When reporters get too close to their sources

Article Abstract:

The author discusses confidentiality and ethical problems that can arise when journalists become too involved personally with the subjects of their stories.

Social aspects, Analysis, Journalistic ethics

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Two reporters face prospect of paying $40,000 contempt fines

Article Abstract:

The author reports on contempt fines ordered against Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Mark Bowden and Philadelphia Tribune contributor Linn Washington for their refusal to provide information from interviews they conducted with murder defendant Bryan Tyson.

Pennsylvania

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Jailed reporter's contempt conviction overturned

Article Abstract:

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed the conviction of reporter Cynthia Jeffries for criminal contempt in Dec. 1998. Jeffries was held in contempt in June 1997 after she published information obtained in open court about a criminal defendant's juvenile record even though the presiding judge had admonished her not to on pain of contempt. Jeffries argued that the judge's order was an unconstitutional prior restraint on free speech. The Court unanimously agreed with her view.

Freedom of speech, Prior restraint

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