Gag orders
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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… -
Rhode Island Supreme Court dismisses defamation complaint against reporter, talk radio host
The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a defamation claim brought by a restaurant owner against two journalists… -
Journalist may intervene to challenge gag order in terrorism trial
A federal appellate court ruled Monday that a Texas journalist had standing to challenge a lower court’s gag order in… -
Ordering lawyers to follow conduct rules eliminated need for gag order in Ala. public corruption case
Ordering lawyers to comply with rules of professional conduct was a less restrictive alternative to issuing a gag order during… -
Texas judge limits media coverage of murder trial
A Texas district judge unhappy about media coverage has loosened -- but not completely eliminated -- a court order that… -
Fifth Circuit expedites journalist's gag order appeal
The U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans (5th Cir.) yesterday granted a Texas journalist's request to expedite his appeal… -
Court turns back journalist's attempt to overturn gag order
A federal appellate court last week rejected a Texas journalist’s attempt to overturn a gag order in a case against… -
Texas judge declines to open conference in terror case
A federal judge in Texas rejected a local journalist's request today to open to the public a status hearing in… -
Judge denies gag order in civil rights case
A federal judge in Florida last week refused to issue a gag order against attorneys at the Southern Poverty Law… -
California court considers proposed arson case gag order
A California state court in Placer County heard arguments Tuesday on a motion from the local district attorney's office for…