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Journalists are allowed to keep their sources secret even if the government alleges that a crime has taken place. These rules are not as clear cut as you’re imp
by ashtonkem 6y ago
Journalists are allowed to keep their sources secret even if the government alleges that a crime has taken place. These rules are not as clear cut as you’re implying.
- jojobas 6y agoThey're not after a source. Reporters witnessed and recorded crime in progress.
- Rebelgecko 6y agoSources of what? Did they interview the thieves for a story?
- kevindong 6y agoNo such constitutional right exists at the federal level. > The Supreme Court decided in a five to four decision that the press did not have a Constitutional right of protection from revealing confidential information in court. The court acknowledged, however, that the government must "convincingly show a substantial relation between the information sought and a subject of overriding and compelling state interest." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shield_laws_in_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shield_laws_in_the_United_Stat...
- danso 6y agoYep, and while Washington does have a shield law, the judge in this case has decided that it does not fully apply against this kind of subpoena: > Lee said the news organizations were not protected by a Washington state shield law that under many circumstances prevents authorities from obtaining reporters’ unpublished materials.