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Civil Rights

Apr. 6, 2000

Liberty Cleaner

FORUM A subpoena comes to a newspaper like a rock through the front window. Page 6. By Tim Crews A subpoena comes to a newspaper like a rock through the front window. And jailing an editor for refusing to disclose sources is tantamount to setting fire to his newsroom.

By Tim Crews
        A subpoena comes to a newspaper like a rock through the front window. And jailing an editor for refusing to disclose sources is tantamount to setting fire to his newsroom.
        While the subpoena inhibits and chills, it is meant to convey a simple message: silence. Don't use confidential sources and don't cover sensitive sto...

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