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Principal censors student journalist stories on arrest of teacher found in car with teen-ager

donal brown May 9, 2011

A Kentucky high school principal has blocked publication of two stories for the school’s online publication on the arrest of a teacher caught half dressed in a car with a teen-ager. Although the district’s code of conduct and student bill of rights says school publications are free from censorship and prior restraint, the school district spokesman said the principal acted appropriately to secure as district policy states, “the rights of others or the orderly operations

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Texas: Journalist covering terrorism case seeks to suspend gag order

donal brown May 5, 2011

In a case of a man from Saudi Arabia alleged to have attempted to bomb targets in the U.S. including the house of ex-President George W. Bush, a journalist from Texas is asking for the federal appeals court to reverse a gag order issued by a trial court. The reporter’s petition reads, “Any restriction on Constitutionally protected communication should be the least restrictive measure possible, should be narrowly tailored, should be a reasonable remedial measure,

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‘Girls Gone Wild’ suit allowed to proceed anonymously

donal brown February 3, 2011

The federal appeals court in Atlanta ruled that plaintiffs could remain anonymous in suing video creator Joe Francis for filming them while they were underage engaging in nudity and sexual acts. -db The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press February 2, 2011 By Derek Green Several women suing the creator of the “Girls Gone Wild” video series will be allowed to proceed anonymously in the case, after a panel of the U.S. Court of

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California court considering gag order in shopping mall arson

donal brown December 16, 2010

The district attorney in Roseville is asking a court for a gag order in an arson case. They claim the order is needed to ensure a fair trial whereas those against the order say it would prevent information from surfacing that would clear up misperceptions about the case. -db The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press December 15, 2010 By Derek Green A California state court in Placer County heard arguments Tuesday on a

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