A state-court judge denied a motion for protective order filed by survivors of a UConn student killed in an accident following a fraternity party. The Hartford newspaper sought access to the video under the state open-records act.
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Three Michigan State football players charged in secretive sexual assault investigation
Three Michigan State University football players have been charged in a sexual assault case that has been shrouded in secrecy by the university.
Start spreadin' the news, New York's considering a student press freedom bill
A New York legislator, inspired by visiting a hometown high-school newsroom, proposes legislation to protect the independence of student journalists. But consideration is unlikely until 2018, with the legislative session winding down for the year.
Foul ball: Retaliatory benching can support a First Amendment claim, court rules
Breaking with other courts that say the lost chance to play high-school sports can't be the basis of a First Amendment case, a Texas court allows a student ballplayer to proceed with his whistleblower retaliation claim.
University foundation settled FOIA lawsuit, underwent forensic audit
The University of Louisville Foundation‘s ‘forensic’ audit will be released Thursday and is expected to reveal how the foundation handled endowment funds from 2010 to 2016.
Nevada governor signs New Voices bill into law
Nevada students and journalists alike rejoiced when Gov. Sandoval signed Senate Bill 240 into law late Friday night.
New Hampshire college journalists fight for press access on campus
Despite administration stating there is not campus-wide requirement that all interviews go through campus PR, faculty and student journalists at Keene State College are pushing for a clearer press access policy.
You can quote me on that: Yearbook quotes elicit censorship and refund offers
It’s that time of year again when school administrators and student journalists face the nail-biting moment of yearbook release, mostly excitement with just a bit of (occasionally well-founded) trepidation.
Nevada Senate confirms House vote and sends New Voices bill to Governor
Nevada’s New Voices bill, Senate Bill 420, passed the state legislature this week, awaiting only the governor’s signature before it becomes law.
Vermont Governor signs New Voices bill into law
It’s been a busy month in Vermont, where journalists have secured two First Amendment victories in a week after Gov. Phil Scott signed New Voices legislation on Thursday.