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Journalism Law

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1. No guarantee of immunity for media ride alongs.






2. 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.






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






4. A court created device to weed out inadmissible evidence in advance of trial






5. (privacy) a. Because of who you are - you have a right to profit from your image b. Endorsements






6. 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.






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






8. School officials can prohibit students from displaying messages that promote illegal drug use.






9. Compensatory damages are a proper remedy to avoid the injustice under a promissory estoppel claim.






10. 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






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






12. hearing where the judge decides whether or not there is sufficient evidence to prove a crime. In michigan - takes place in district court






13. 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






14. Undercover efforts by news organizations could be prosecuted not for defamation - but possibly for things like breach of duty or loyalty.






15. In Michigan - there's an absolute right of public to be present during jury selection.






16. Protects all 'persons' from deprivation of life - liberty or property without due process of law.






17. Police have to disclose incident report records. Do have to keep submitting FOIAs.






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






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

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20. What is shot in public place is fine - but if there is intrusion on physical solitude it is not protected.






21. Michigan statute M.C.L.A. 750.520k violated the First - Fifth - and Fourteenth Amendments






22. Plaintiffs are not entitled to an order unmasking an anonymous author when the statements in question cannot support a cause of action for defamation.






23. 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






24. If you knowingly run ads that advocate criminal activity - you can be held liable. Got off on the first case - but on the second case they should have known better.






25. (Privacy)a. Very close to libel - If you're a public official/figure you have the actual malice rule - Portraying someone in a lie - Truth is a defense - Consent is a defense - Public newsworthy event is okay






26. The speech and debate clause only covers members of congress within the halls of congress - not outside of it. I.E. press releases - speeches - etc.






27. Recognized first amendment right of privacy for private figures against media.






28. Journalists and citizens must first obey court orders first before seeking appeal - even if they believe the order is unconstitutional






29. Publication - identification - defamation - harm and damages






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






31. Minor errors do not count as actual malice.






32. Private members of society are not required by the First Amendment to meet the 'actual malice' standard in order to recover damage.

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33. Criminal matters anything less than a year in jail






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






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






36. Anything punishable by more than a year in jail






37. The burden of proof imposed on public officials extends to anyone involved in a matter of public concern - regardless of whether they were famous or unknown.






38. 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.






39. Lowest court handles: Tickets - civil matter - Misdemeanor - Felonies






40. A person vs. a person (corporation can be a person too






41. Statements of opinion that could be perceived as defamation need to be based on reliable evidence.






42. The declaration of a final judgment based on the evidence presented






43. US Supreme court allows inquiry into a reporters state of mind when making decisions about what to include and what not to include.






44. Opinion - privilege - fair comment - truth - constitutional defenses






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






46. Damages presumed - Falsely accusing someone of a crime - Statements concerning race or political belief - Damaging someone in their business - Ex. calling brain surgeon 'butterfingers'






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






48. A proper search warrant could be applied to a newspaper as well as to anyone else without necessarily violating the First Amendment rights to freedom of the press.






49. Set the standard in MI that negligence is needed to prove libel - as the legislature had not acted.






50. Guarantees people the right to be secure in their homes and property against unreasonable searches and seizures. Also protects against the issuance of a warrant without probable cause.