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N.Y. police violated journalists' rights during protests, says lawyer's group report
A nearly 200-page independent oversight report released by a group of human rights lawyers this week found that New York…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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N.H. blogger charged with felony wiretapping could receive 21-year prison sentence
A New Hampshire man is facing up to 21 years in prison if convicted of illegally recording telephone conversations with…By RCFPCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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New general order by D.C. police follows U.S. justice department guidelines for recording police activity
The Washington, D.C., chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union dropped a case Monday against the Metropolitan Police Department after…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Teen sexual assault victim who identified juvenile attackers will not be charged for contempt
In the backdrop of mounting media attention, the attorneys for two boys withdrew their motion on Monday to charge a…By RCFPCategorized in Court access -
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Reporters question Pentagon's harsher approach to national security leaks
The Pentagon Press Association is awaiting a response to a letter submitted to the Pentagon outlining journalists' concerns over the…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Federal court denies motion to dismiss anti-SLAPP appeal
An appeal in a defamation case against the late journalist Andrew Breitbart will proceed after a federal appeals court denied…By RCFPCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Federal judge orders unsealing of documents in ongoing Apple-Samsung patent litigation
A California federal court has ordered documents in a legal battle over smart phones and tablets unsealed -- a departure…By RCFPCategorized in Court access -
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A legal guide for reporters covering the Colorado shooting
On Friday morning, the nation awoke to breaking news about a mass murder at a movie theater. Twelve people were…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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University of Iowa sexual assault records to remain private
Documents related to the 2007 sexual assault arrests of two University of Iowa football players will remain private, the Iowa…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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DOJ responds to concerns over attorney's attempt to halt reporting at public meeting
The U.S. Department of Justice reaffirmed in a letter this week that public meetings are open to the press, after…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information