Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Bloggers Fight for Journo 'Shield' Law

Hair-splitting over the definition of "journalist" fomented by internet media and bloggers is reaching new heights as a group of influential senators rallies to pass the nation's first federal reporter's shield law.
If enacted, the measure could protect journalists from jail terms for refusing to give prosecutors the names of anonymous sources. But, depending on the wording of the final bill, it may not apply to online reporters, including legions of unaccredited bloggers.

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