Judges Press Back Against Crime News Curbs
A AP survey shows judges and lawyers oppose ABA’s trial press guidelines as too restrictive. Critics warn the rules threaten First Amendment rights while some supporters say they protect jurors and ensure fair trials amid rising crime.
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Associated Press
American Bar Association
ABA
Stanton L. Ehrlich
Illinois State Bar Association
Ehrlich
Alexander Sceresse
Albuquerque
Richmond
Commonwealth
James B. Wilkinson
Press freedom codes spark state debates across the nation
In 39 months the Reardon panel shaped voluntary guidelines now debated by newsmen and officials. Nine states have them including Arizona and Washington while Michigan opposes ABA style rules calling for a fair trial free press forum. Judges favor voluntary cooperation over mandatory measures as best for legitimate press access. Dust storms hit the Texas South Plains with 83 hours of blowing dust in 1967 and a January storm toppled football stadium lights at Texas Tech.
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Freedom of Information Committee
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Oregon
Washington
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Poston
Massachusetts
Frank Kelley
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ABA
Lubbock, Tex
UPI
Texas South Plains
Lubbock Weather Bureau
Texas Tech
Return of Rap Brown Sought by N Y Court
New York Criminal Court Judge Thomas G. Weaver ordered the return of civil rights leader H. Rap Brown from federal custody in New Orleans for a March 20 trial on policy harassment in New York. Brown faces a $100,000 bond on a federal weapons case in New Orleans, with his attorney arguing delays could affect bail.
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Brown
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