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Ever been in trouble with the law? Let SPJ know.
Dear SPJ Chapter Leaders,
I hope all of you are doing well. I am currently one of SPJ’s Freedom of Information Interns and could use some help on a couple of projects. I know you are all busy with your work and with SPJ, but I hope you can find the time to answer the following questions.
1. We are compiling a list of all reporters who have been subpoenaed, held in contempt, jailed and/or fined thus far in 2008. If you have journalists in your area who have been subpoenaed could you pleased send the following to me:
Name, News Organization they work for, Date of the subpoena or jail time, whether they were just subpoenaed or were they held in contempt, etc.
2. Could you please send me any updates that have occurred in your state this year that involve freedom of information issues or shield law changes that have benefited journalists?
3. Have any of your states lost access to records because of conflicts related to keeping records of gun owners private?
4. Have any of your states lost access to records because of Identity Theft Issues?
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to all of your responses.
Thank you,
Breanne Coats
bcoats@hq.spj.org
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
