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Court Upholds Reporter Source Shield in Smith Case
South Carolina Supreme Court ruled reporter Twila Decker must reveal her source for a story on Susan Smith’s mental evaluation or face contempt jail. The ruling backs limiting First Amendment privilege, escalating pressure on disclosure while Smith faces a death penalty trial.
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Columbia
Susan Smith
South Carolina
Supreme Court
Twila Decker
Ms. Decker
William Howard
Ms. Smith
Decker
Gil Thelen
Michael
Alex
Union County
Jay Bender
Bender
Howard