Archive for April, 2006

Sawyer Votes to Protect Confidential Press Sources – Shield Law Would Prohibit Government from Compelling Journalists to Testify

by: bsundie April 18, 2006

HARTFORD – The state House of Representatives approved legislation last night that would shield journalists from being compelled by any branch of government from having to reveal information obtained or received in confidence in gathering, receiving, or processing information for potential communication to the public or the identity of the source of the information. [...]