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Ruling recognizes Detroit Free Press reporter's right to protect his sources
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Publisher:  Reporters without Borders
Date Written:  23/04/2009
Year Published:  2009  
Resource Type:  Article

Reporters Without Borders is thrilled with U.S. District Judge Robert Clelandâ##s ruling that Detroit Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter does not have to reveal his confidential sources from a 2004 article about a failed terrorism prosecution.

Abstract:  Reporters Without Borders is thrilled with U.S. District Judge Robert Clelandâ##s ruling that Detroit Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter does not have to reveal his confidential sources from a 2004 article he wrote regarding a failed terrorism prosecution.

Cleland accepted Ashenfelterâ##s argument that naming his sources would violate Ashenfelterâ##s Fifth Amendment right under the U.S. Constitution to avoid self-incrimination.

â#oThis is such a relief and a great news for freedom of th...
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