Prosecutor's 'due process' right overcomes reporter's privilege

Article Abstract:

A California State Court of Appeal upheld a trial court's decision to find a television news station director in contempt of court for refusing to disclose unbroadcasted, nonconfidential interview tapes with an alleged murderer. The Court stated a reporter's privilege encompasses nonconfidential information but conflicting due process rights may be greater than privilege. A prosecutor's right to information is not automatically more important than reporter's privilege, but may be.

Confidential communications, Due process of law, Journalistic privilege

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Contents of innocently received audiotapes can be published

Article Abstract:

The US Court of Appeals for the 3d Circuit ruled in Bartnicki v. Vopper that an illegally taped conversation left anonymously and given to the press could be published and broadcast without violating federal wiretap laws and did not subject the press to liability.

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A practical guide to taping phone calls and in-person conversation in the 50 states and D.C

Article Abstract:

State-by-state summaries of laws governing the tape recording of telephone calls and other electronic communications are provided.

Sound recording and reproduction, Telephone systems

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