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AP chief points to chilling effect after Justice investigation
News of the Department of Justice’s seizure of Associated Press telephone records has already harmed journalism by making sources more…By RCFPCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Supreme Court to hear Air Wisconsin defamation caseon immunity in reporting security threats
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a case involving an Air Wisconsin pilot who sued for defamation, which raises…By RCFPCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Massachusetts newspaper wins legal fees after getting reporter subpoena quashed
A federal district court handed a Massachusetts newspaper an unusually robust victory in a reporter’s privilege case last week, not…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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N.C. religious reporter recently arrested while covering protest to fight charges
A Charlotte Observer religion reporter recently arrested while covering a "Moral Mondays" protest before the Raleigh General Assembly will fight…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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New York judge rules reporter's personal observations are protected
A U.S. District Court judge in New York ruled that a New York Times reporter cannot be forced to testify…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Fox News journalist argues for New York shield law protection in Holmes trial
A Fox News reporter is awaiting a judicial panel's decision on whether a New York judge was correct to issue…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Agency asks Tennessee newspaper to pay $35,000 for records on deaths and near deaths
A Tennessee newspaper investigating the state's Department of Children's Services may have to pay almost $35,000 for public records on…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Federal court upholds classification of treaty materials sought under FOIA
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the government could withhold a document under the Freedom of Information Act on…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Connecticut passes law restricting access to Newtown shooting, other police records
Reporters covering homicides in Connecticut won't have access to investigation photographs and 911 recordings describing victim conditions under a new…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Court of Appeals says Boston College must release 11 confidential interviews with former IRA members
Boston College must turn over 11 confidential interviews with former Irish Republican Army members for an investigation of a 40-year-old…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials