Reporter's privilege
What is reporter’s privilege?
Protecting confidential sources
What is one benefit of naming sources?
Builds trust
What do shield laws do?
Protect journalists
What happened in Branzburg v. Hayes?
Reporter had to testify
Do students have free speech?
Yes (limited)
Why do journalists use anonymous sources?
To protect people and get important info
What is one risk of anonymous sources?
Less credibility
Do all states have the same laws?
no
What did the court decide in Branzburg?
Journalists must sometimes reveal sources
Can schools censor content?
yes
When should a confidential source be used?
Only when necessary
When is confidentiality important?
When source could be harmed
How are Ohio’s shield laws?
limited
What did NY Times v. U.S. protect?
Freedom of press
When can schools censor?
If disruptive/inappropriate
When can journalists be forced to reveal sources?
When ordered by a court
When is confidentiality NOT important?
When no risk / low importance
Do shield laws always protect students?
no
What conflict do these cases show?
Press vs law
What responsibility do student journalists have?
Follow rules + be accurate
What is a subpoena?
A legal order to provide info/testify
What must journalists check before using a source?
Accuracy and reliability
When can notes be taken by court?
When critical to a case
: What is the main issue in reporter’s privilege cases?
Protecting sources vs justice
Why is student journalism important?
Gives students a voice