2014
Defending James Risen: Circuits Split
The News Media and the Law
When the Supreme Court in June denied reporter James Risen’s request for an appeal of his contempt order for refusing to name a source, it left a bleak outlook for the reporter’s privilege in criminal cases in the Fourth Circuit. Unfortunately, many of the other federal circuits do not paint a bright picture when it comes to reporters testifying in criminal cases.
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