NMU TEXAS Confidentiality/Privilege Oct 29, 2001 Author passes 100-day mark behind bars An author’s attorney said he plans to ask a federal appellate court, once again, to release her on bond while she appeals rulings that require her to disclose confidential book research. As journalist Vanessa Leggett marks more than 100 days in a federal…
Read moreOnline media group withstands federal investigation
NMU WASHINGTON Confidentiality/Privilege Jun 19, 2001 Online media group withstands federal investigation Prosecutors in Seattle obtained a court order to review the computer logs of Web-based social activists. An online journalists’ collective based in Seattle claimed victory in mid-June after federal prosecutors backed off from their demands for the group’s computer server logs. Jason Reep,…
Read more15 Pa. reporters won't have to testify
A Pennsylvania judge quashed controversial subpoenas yesterday, deciding that 15 reporters summoned in a grand jury leak probe will not have to testify about their sources, the Associated Press reported. Defense lawyers asked that the reporters testify to help determine whether a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate apparent breaches of grand jury secrecy….
Read moreTexas House overwhelmingly passes state shield bill
In a 146 to 2 vote, the Texas House of Representativeshas approved on second reading a state shield bill that would protect reporters from being compelled to disclose confidential sources and material, The Dallas Morning News reports. The third and final reading of the bill and a final vote will occur tomorrow. The bill "would…
Read moreHouses passes federal shield bill
A federal shield bill that would give reporters a qualified privilege from revealing confidential sources was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night. H.R. 985, known as the Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, was passed by a voice vote under a suspension of the rules, a typical procedure used to…
Read moreReporters Committee magazine explains why journalists' sources may not be as confidential as they think
Journalists who confer with confidential sources via electronic communications may find that law enforcement authorities are privy to those conversations, thanks to outdated laws developed long before the current wave to digital media was invented, according to the cover story in the Fall 2012 issue of The News Media & The Law. The Reporters Committee…
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Read moreNo way England can rest captain Kane – Neville
The former Man Utd defender believes the striker is fatigued, but that Gareth Southgate can’t afford to rest him in any upcoming competitive fixtures Harry Kane is suffering from playing too many games, but must continue to start for England, according to former Three Lions defender Gary Neville. The Tottenham striker played 53 competitive games for…
Read more'Kepa has all the attributes to be a top goalkeeper' – Azpilicueta backs Chelsea stopper to continue improving
The Blues defender has been impressed with his Spanish team-mate so far but believes that the 23 year old can become even better with experience Click Here: collingwood magpies 2019 training guernsey Cesar Azpilicueta is happy that Chelsea brought in Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Club for £71 million ($92m) as he believes his new team-mate…
Read more'It was a disaster!' – Morata considered leaving Chelsea in the summer
The Blues striker revealed that he was thinking about leaving Stamford Bridge after a nightmare second half to the 2017-18 Premier League season Alvaro Morata has admitted that he considered leaving Chelsea for a return to either Spain or Italy before the transfer window closed. The striker only joined the Blues from Real Madrid last…
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