tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643284658568509571.post5565419527533202734..comments2023-08-21T04:14:12.127-04:00Comments on Race for Justice: Race Bannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07810026474127212598noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643284658568509571.post-47095570491991973782013-11-13T10:36:07.954-05:002013-11-13T10:36:07.954-05:00If an informants identity has to be revealed the p...If an informants identity has to be revealed the prove or disprove, innocence or guilt in court ... sorry Charley.Woodsterman (Odie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00423574390748358762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4643284658568509571.post-74590405269292571512013-11-13T00:32:49.163-05:002013-11-13T00:32:49.163-05:00Building "wall cases" irritates the defe...Building "wall cases" irritates the defense and they are legal and they work. You simply need to follow the rules and the court understands - so should the public (though most haven't a clue because they don't move in impolite circles with criminals).<br /><br />To me, a gag order is a gag order and a reporter with hubris does not overrule the interests of the defendant and of due process. <br /><br />At least from my view, reporters should not be compelled to reveal sources of information as a general rule. As you noted, there are exceptions. It would make sense for the law to be more specific and to test that in the High Court with the First Amendment to see if it holds water. I don't see the Obama Administration doing that consciously, but maybe they'll reach that end all the same.LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538854359365988863noreply@blogger.com