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WEB6 days ago · A Reporter’s Guide to Pre-Publication Review. Pre-publication review, or “vetting,” is the process of reviewing news articles, scripts, and footage to address legal concerns. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides free legal guides and resources to help reporters understand their rights.
PA newspapers fight to access wrongful-death settlements
WEB13 hours ago · With free legal support from attorneys at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and Cornell Law School’s First Amendment Clinic, Pennsylvania newspapers are uncovering wrongful-death settlements involving a private health care provider that receives millions of taxpayer dollars each year to service county prisons.
What We Do - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBThe Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. The Reporters Committee serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use our online resources. For updates on our […]
2024 Freedom of the Press Awards | Reporters Committee
WEBThe 2024 Freedom of the Press Awards will be held Oct. 16, 2024, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. The cocktail reception begins at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and program are at 7:00 p.m. Martha Raddatz, ABC News’ chief global affairs correspondent and co-anchor of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” will host the event.. Support the …
RCFP supports Gannett’s defamation verdict appeal
WEB14 hours ago · Court: Oklahoma Supreme Court Date Filed: Sept. 11, 2024 Background: In 2021, one of the two announcers of a livestream broadcast of a high school girls basketball game used a racist slur. The Oklahoman published an online article about the incident and the community and school reaction. Based on information gathered by the reporter, an update to the original article identified Scott Sapulpa ...
Building support for press freedom | The Reporters Committee …
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Based on responses from voters, journalists can take five specific steps to help reinforce the value of a free press and spur public support: 1. Don’t make President Trump the focus of the press freedom conversation. Press freedom is a nonpartisan issue, and the conversation around the importance of defending it should be, too.
COVID-19 Press Freedom and Government Transparency - RCFP
WEBThis COVID-19 resource addresses court access, public records, open meetings, and government emergency powers amid the pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has outlined recommendations for journalists, legislators, and courts to ensure the press and public’s right of access to ...
Calendar of Events - Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEB1 day ago · Calendar of Events. Attorneys and staff members of the Reporters Committee routinely participate in and sponsor a variety of public events related to press freedom, including journalist trainings, panel discussions, conferences, and more. Below, check out the list of upcoming events — both in-person and virtual — and join us!
Amicus Briefs & Comments - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of …
WEBThe Reporters Committee regularly submits amicus, or “friend-of-the-court,” briefs in state, federal, and U.S. Supreme Court cases where the news media brings an important perspective. Known for building broad coalitions of major news and transparency organizations, the Reporters Committee is a voice for the right to freely gather and ...
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press - rcfp.org
WEBJan 4, 2019 · The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is excited to share that we launched our website with a fresh, updated design, improved navigation, and a clearer focus on what we do — defend the legal rights of newsgatherers. Our new website has been a year in the making, and our amazing partners at Alley […]
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