The Seattle Times reports that three of the paper’s reporters could launch the first test of Washington’s shield law. Seattle’s city attorney subpoenaed the reporters to ascertain the identity of confidential sources who provided information for a series of articles covering an investigation into police misconduct. The city is currently defending a suit from John…
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Bush advisers favor a veto of shield law
President Bush’s top advisers signaled last weekthey wouldurge him to veto a reporter’s shield bill, according to The Associated Press. Attorney General Michael Mukasey has been outspoken in his opposition to the Free Flow of Information Act, which would generally protect reporters against having to reveal their confidential sources except in extreme cases,including when national…
Kansas legislature holds hearing on shield law
A state shield law could finally get passed in Kansas this year, the Republican chair of the state senate’s Judiciary Committee told the Associated Press on Friday. The committee held a hearing on the proposed bill,S.B. 211, on Friday. The chairman, Sen. Tim Owens (R-Overland Park), said he supports the bill and expects that the…
MTV hands over subpoenaed reality show footage
The Anderson, Ind., police department served a subpoena to MTV last week for extended footage of the reality series "Teen Mom," which allegedly depicts a woman abusing her ex-fiancé. MTV turned over unedited footage of one of the reality show's teen moms, Amber Portwood, 20. Portwood is shown in one clip repeatedly slapping, punching and…
'A real man keeps his word!' – Dembele posts cryptic message amid Lyon transfer links
The striker is reportedly desperate to return to his native France and appears to want to force the move through Moussa Dembele has posted a cryptic message on Twitter regarding his potential transfer away from Celtic on deadline day. Click Here: essendon bombers guernsey 2019 The striker has been heavily linked with Lyon throughout the…
Man City Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Newcastle
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday Manchester City will look to get back to winning ways against Newcastle on Saturday, with Sergio Aguero hoping to continue his fine scoring record against the Magpies. Aguero has scored 14 times in 11 games against the Tynesiders,…
Germany's World Cup failure has helped Low's standing – Hummels
The defending champions might have been dumped out in spectacular style in Russia, but he still managed to win the respect of his players Joachim Low is now held in even greater regard after standing up and taking responsibility for Germany’s woeful World Cup campaign, according to defender Mats Hummels. Germany went to Russia as…
Pfeiffer’s Sherrill inaugural recipient of Geri Ann Glasco Memorial Scholarship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The NFCA is pleased to announce that Pfeiffer University assistant coach Vada Blue Sherrill is the inaugural recipient of the Association’s Geri Ann Glasco Memorial Scholarship, which was created in partnership with the Natasha Watley Foundation (NWF) and the Glasco family. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to one female assistant coach…
Few games mean few changes to NFCA Fall High School Top 25 Coaches Poll
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With fall seasons winding down and games dwindling, there was limited movement in this week’s NFCA Fall High School Top 25 Coaches Poll. Top-ranked, two-time defending state champion East Coweta (32-0) remains No. 1 for a ninth straight week, and returns to action in the Georgia state Class 7A final four starting…
Bordeaux reveal Arsenal legend Henry didn't get job for 'financial reasons'
The French club’s new owners walked away from talks after failing to agree terms with the former Gunners striker Bordeaux have claimed they walked away from talks with Thierry Henry and that it was due to “financial reasons”. The Ligue 1 club are about to be bought out by the US investment fund GACP and…