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Branzburg v. Hayes

A U.S. Supreme Court case that ruled journalists can be compelled to testify in certain circumstances.

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Jan 13, 2026
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How do journalists ethically handle and corroborate unredacted oral testimony in cases alleging crimes committed decades ago?

When journalists receive unredacted oral testimony about crimes alleged to have occurred decades ago, ethical reporting requires rigorous corroboration, clear framing of memory limitations, and carefu...

Jan 11, 2026

Can a journalist encourage illegal activity

A journalist cannot rely on the First Amendment as a blanket shield for encouraging or participating in illegal activity; legal precedent and professional ethics draw lines between reporting wrongdoin...