Prosecutors subpoena media for riot photos

Article Abstract:

The authorities in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and the FBI in Atlanta, issued subpoenas to news organizations for their videotapes and photographs taken during riots following the Rodney King verdict. News agencies complied when subpoenas called for materials already aired or published, but some are fighting subpoenas that demand unpublished or unbroadcasted materials. Some news agencies and law enforcement authorities are working out agreements, although the authorities are planning to issue more subpoenas as cases come up.

Rodney King Verdict Aftermath, 1992

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High court rejects subpoena by anonymous corporation

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the Virginia Supreme Court's decision in America Online, Inc. v. Anonymous Publicly Traded Co., in which the court ruled that a company could anonymously sue to determine the identity of five anonymous Internet users.

Virginia, Libel and slander, Chat rooms, Anonymous parties to actions

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Student journalist fighting prosecutor's subpoena

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The author discusses University of Montana journalism student Linda Tracy's attempts to fight a subpoena to turn over video she recorded of a police-protester disturbance, claiming the state's press shield law applies.

Montana, Laws, regulations and rules, Video tape recorders and recording, Videocassette recorders, Videotape recording, Journalism, School, Student journalism

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