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Los Angeles Times editor jailed over court order confrontation
Washington Bureau chief John F. Lawrence of the Los Angeles Times was jailed for three hours for contempt after refusing to release interview tapes to defense lawyers in a federal burglary case tied to the Democratic National Committee. Judge Si Gregor Strica ordered continued confinement until the tapes are produced, prompting debate on press freedom and government censorship. The case drew comment from Sen. John Tunney and officials who warned of dangerous precedents for the First Amendment. Lawrence was released on appeal, later saying the incident underscored a press freedom issue.
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