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Court weighs press freedom vs fair trial in Nebraska case
A Lincoln County judge in 1960s Nebraska opened a debate on media restraint when he limited press reporting in a murder case, prompting circuit rulings and a Supreme Court review of prior restraints. The controversy centers on protecting due process while upholding free press rights as reporters seek full coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dale Nelson
Associated Press
Washington
A. Ronald Ruff
County Court
Lincoln County
Neb
Ruff
North Platte
North Platte Telegraph
Sutherland
Kellies
Simants
Milton R Larson
Gordon Gilster
Nebraska
Butt
Hugh Stuart
Ruft
Supreme Court
Reporters’ Committee For Freedom of the Press