The messenger at risk: a case in the hands of the Supreme Court will determine liability of one who reports newsworthy events without checking legality of the source

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the Bartnicki v. Vopper case, which was heard before the US Supreme Court in Dec 2000 and raises questions of whether reporters can be held liable for publishing an illegally recorded conversation obtained from a third party.

Freedom of the press

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Bartnicki has its day before the U.S. Supreme Court

Article Abstract:

The author comments on arguments made before the US Supreme Court in Bartnicki v. Vopper on Dec 5, 2000, a case in which the media is accused of violating federal wiretapping laws by broadcasting an illegally recorded conversation from a third party.

Journalists

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A renaissance in speech crime prosecutions: states encroach on free speech when enforcing outdated criminal libel laws

Article Abstract:

The author discusses a resurgence of states acting upon criminal libel laws, the history of such laws, and their political nature.

States, Freedom of speech, Political aspects, Criminal law

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