JOURN 4000 1st Edition Lecture 33Outline of Last LectureI. Privacy lawsII. Obscenity lawsOutline of Current LectureI. Shield lawCurrent LectureShield law:-Whether journalists have the right to protect confidential sources/information -James Risen-No federal shield law, no shield law in MO-Valerie Plame-Josh Wolf-Judges always puncture shield laws-Charles Manson -Branzburg vs. Hayes (79) -Shield law said journalists did not have to release confidential sources-The court said no-Good faith jury investigation vs. bad faith1. Relevance2. Lack of relevant sourcesThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-Karen Silkwood-Crystal Cox-New media should not be confused with news media-Deep Throat-Cohen case media can be held liable for voluntarily burning sources-Shield laws can vary by who, what, and when is protected-1980- Privacy Protection Act no knock and enter of newsrooms4 exceptions when police can come in :1. Suspect report is involved in crime2. Risk of bodily harm/deaths3. Risk of destruction of material4. Reporters haven’t responded to
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