Credibility, anonymity and the shield law.
The author talks about the Free Flow of Information Act. He highlights his initiative to advocate for the passage of this legislation. He believes that the bill is needed to fend off the growing trend of federal prosecutors who mete fines and imprisonment on news organizations for their refusal to c...
| Publicado en: | Quill Vol. 99; no. 3; pp. 38 - 39 |
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Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Inc
May/Jun2011
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| Sumario: | The author talks about the Free Flow of Information Act. He highlights his initiative to advocate for the passage of this legislation. He believes that the bill is needed to fend off the growing trend of federal prosecutors who mete fines and imprisonment on news organizations for their refusal to cooperate with investigations. He offers information on Society of Professional Journalists' "Journalism Ethics: A Casebook of Professional Conduct for the News Media." |
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