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Journalism Law

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1. Reckless disregard for the truth; knowing falsity






2. Truth is only a defense in privacy cases when it's in a case of _______






3. If a publication accurately prints something from a false public record document - they cannot be sued for libel.






4. The right of an individual to a speedy trial by an impartial jury - to be informed of the changes against them - to confront witnesses - the right to have compulsory proceedings to obtain witnesses in their favor - and the right to have assistance of






5. Under the language of the statute - these media representatives are not subject to an investigative subpoena.






6. Qualified privilege allows newspapers to report on both sides of a story as long as the sources are qualified. Created doctrine of neutral reportage






7. Federal if between two states (although try to get it back to states) - telecommunications - crossing state lines - anything violating state law






8. A decision of a court that is recognized as an authority in deciding cases which deal with similar or identical questions of law.






9. Upon the request of the counsel or the victim - you can order that the names of the victim and actor and details of the alleged offense be suppressed until such time as the actor is arraigned - the charge is dismissed - or the case is otherwise concl






10. Money damages awarded to the injured party as compensation for a specific loss






11. For the purpose of defamation - a person who does not have regular - continuing access to the media - or on matters of public controversy. These individuals have a lesser burden of proof under most state libel laws.






12. Under FOIA - personell records may be released - subject to 'appropriate redactions.'






13. Newspapers do not have an equal time requirement like broadcast has.






14. The First Amendment protection for students does not require a public school to print speech when they can justify their decision by stating it is lewd - indecent or offensive - or have legitimate pedagogical concerns.






15. For presidential searches - MI supreme court ruled universities are 4th arm of government - and must conduct search in public.






16. For purposes of defamation - a person who has thrust themself into the spotlight and has the power to gain media publicity. these individuals must prove actual malice to prevail in a libel suit






17. Permission given by SCOTUS to allow a case to be appealed






18. Even though university foundations are privately incorporated - they might be subject to comply with FOIA and OMA if the majority of funding comes from the university.






19. A judgment made by the court before or during a trial. This judgment is in repsonse to a motion by the plaintiff or defendant - who claims there is not enough evidence or there is no dispute that the information given is fact.






20. First Amendment protects even false statements about the conduct of public officials except when statements are made with knowledge that they are false or in reckless disregard of their truth or falsity. (actual malice)






21. An order issued by the court to prevent attorneys and witnesses from discussing the case outside the courtroom - or reporters from publishing information obtained during a court proceeding.






22. Series of pre trail hearings: court created devices to weed out inadmissible evidence prior to trial. Often determine bargaining of prosecution and defendant to come up with plea bargain. Most cases are ended with plea bargain and don't go to trial.






23. The right to exploit one's name and likeness is personal to the artist and must be exercised - if at all - by him during his lifetime.' This resulted in a loss of inheriting personality rights in California.






24. A constructive trust is a proper manner of relinquishing the profits of one who abuses a confidential position.






25. Civil cases when the amount in dispute is less than $25 -000






26. Harm done which the law cannot remedy.






27. The power of authority of a particular court to hear and adjudicate matters in dispute






28. An invasion of privacy tort which occurs when information about a person's private life is published - and there is not relevant newsworthy tie.






29. To claim exemption for investigative records - they must show how disclosure would interfere with proceedings. The burden of proof is on the party claiming exemption.






30. In an invasion of privacy tort - an action that characterizes a person falsely. Often the person is misrepresented by quoting out of context - the careless use of photos or cutlines - or by using a picture from one story as a picture for another.






31. If a statement 'results in a material change in the meaning conveyed by the statement -' the person who says it can be sued for libel.






32. A published article must be so inaccurate that it will have more of an effect on the reader than the literal truth would.






33. Criminal matters anything less than a year in jail






34. A form of qualified privilege which gives the media the right to publish articles as long as opinions are based on relevent facts. These aretiles include opinion - columns - editorials - book reviews - movie reviews - etc.






35. This protects the media from liability of defamatory statements made during official proceedings. The published story must be a fair and accurate account of what happened.






36. The press has no greater constitutional right to access penal facilities than any member of the general public






37. Judge has an absolute duty to ensure fair trial rights. Judge must be able to control what's going on in the courtroom.






38. Have to have an open meeting when interviewing candidates for a public position.






39. First Amendment protects media to report information from official records available in open court.






40. No absolute right of access to members of the media. Can be restricted within reason.






41. In an invasion of privacy tort - the right an individual has to profit from their likeness - or to prevent others from gaining value for their own commercial benefit






42. Minor errors do not count as actual malice.






43. If the information is lawfully obtained - the defendant can't be held in contempt of court.






44. There is liability even if the news organization reports both sides - if the sources are not credible.






45. Limited decision. Closure of preliminary hearing is unconstitutional in California because they act as mini trials to ensure defendants right to a fair trial. Unique to that state however.






46. Publication of private matters that violate ordinary decency - 2. Intrusion on physical solitude - 3. False light - 4. Appropriation of another's likeness for commercial profit - 5. Right to publicity






47. If you get the information from outside sources - you can publish it. MCL 750.520k does not constitute an unlawful prior restraint on publication. Rather - the statute directs that the court file be withheld from the public






48. The First Amendment protects college students' freedom of expression - and the Hazelwood case should not be applied to college media.






49. Only in Massachusetts - you can close a preliminary hearing if the case is a sexual assault case.






50. There is a First amendment right of access to trials

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