Off the Record: The Press, the Government, and the War over Anonymous Sources

On Aug. 9,2004, Judge Thomas F. Hogan cited reporter Matthew Cooper and Time Inc. for contempt for refusing to give the grand jury testimony or documents concerning Cooper's source for identifying Flame. The author hopes that, although his handing over the notes and revealing confidential sourc...

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Published inUSA Today (Magazine) Vol. 136; no. 2754; pp. 79 - 80
Main Author Fischer, Raymond L
Format Book Review Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Farmingdale Society for the Advancement of Education 01.03.2008
Society for Advancement of Education
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Correctional Institutions
Editing
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the press
Government (Administrative Body)
Guidelines
Legislators
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Summary:On Aug. 9,2004, Judge Thomas F. Hogan cited reporter Matthew Cooper and Time Inc. for contempt for refusing to give the grand jury testimony or documents concerning Cooper's source for identifying Flame. The author hopes that, although his handing over the notes and revealing confidential sources has divided reporters, lawyers, editors, legislators, and the public, his decision will help pave the way for new laws, standards, and guidelines to improve and protect journalism and restore public faith in the media.
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ISSN:0161-7389
2168-362X