State, Commerce announce limit on new satellites over Israel
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The US State and Commerce Departments prohibited in July 1998 commercial satellite photography of Israel if the photography uses resolution of less than two meters. The Radio Television News Directors chairman, Mark Brender, claimed the decision compromised free speech since satellite photography was similar to a journalist's aerial photography. Officials in the commercial satellite industry feared the decision set prior restraint precedents on space communication.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1998
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University official allowed to confiscate student yearbook
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The US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit ruled in Kincaid v. Gibson that Kentucky State University did not violate students' First Amendment rights when it had yearbooks confiscated. The court stated that the yearbook, as part of a publicly-funded university, was not beyond reasonable regulation by the university and not a public forum.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1999
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For reporters confronted by police, some common sense tips
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Tips for reporters covering events likely to result in arrests are given. These include not calling the arresting officer names, having enough pocket cash to post bail, and, if possible, giving notes and film to a colleague who can return these to the newsroom promptly and inform the boss of the arrest.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2000
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