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Journalism Law

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






2. 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






3. Any communication - true or false - which exposes a person to hatred - ridicule or contempt. the person's reputation is harmed or damaged






4. Anything punishable by more than a year in jail






5. No guarantee of immunity for media ride alongs.






6. Incidental use of someone's image cold be an invasion of privacy or defamation.






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






8. Reckless disregard for the truth; knowing falsity






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






10. Michigan court trials have to remain open. Parts can be closed - but never all of the trial. M.C.L.A 750.520k only applies to pre-trial hearings.






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. No liability for publishing information that was lawfully obtained.






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






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






18. Michigan is in ____ district court in ____ -____






19. 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






20. (Privacy) Ex. Kim Kardashian's sex tape






21. Guarantees freedoms of speech - religion - press and assembly.






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






23. 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.






24. 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.






25. Institutes procedures to ensure every citizen has the right to access government documents - as well as the right to inspect and receive copies of records from state and local government bodies.






26. Words that may be innocent on face - but facts make story damaging






27. NYT actual malice standard does not extend to private figures. However - it's up to the states to determine what a private figure is - and there's a new standard that says you have to prove harm and damages.






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






29. in an invasion of privacy tort - an action which occurs when an individual's expectation of privacy or right to be left alone is breached. EX. A reporter lies about his identity to gain access to information they couldn't under normal conditions.






30. 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






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






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






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. Enforced freelancer/copyright actions - and publishers who were doing more than compile the stories had to pay the reporters. Electronic publications (putting it online) makes it a new publication.






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

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40. The government cannot censor. In order to exercise prior restraint - the Government must show sufficient evidence that the publication would cause a 'grave and irreparable' danger.






41. 3rd party has no obligation to notify media when there's been a government subpoena of phone records. Also includes any form of electronic communication.






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






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






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






45. 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






46. As long as speech was about a public official (figure) could not reasonably be construed to state actual facts about its subject - it is protected by the first amendment.






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






48. 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.






49. 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.






50. Broadcasters are immune from liability if political candidates defame someone while under section 315