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Ironclad privilege defended in press sources
Fresno public defender Melvin Nitz argues a newsman's duty to protect sources is essential to the First Amendment. He cites the Farr gag case and says punishment for journalists should be limited to contempt, not jail until sources are revealed.
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Fresno
UPI
Melvin Nitz
Fresno County
Nitz
San Joaquin College of Law
Los Angeles
William Farr
Sharon Tate
Farr
Superior Court
Charles Older