Declan,
What are the qualifications one has to meet to be considered a "member of
the news media"? Does one have to work for some sort of Registered news
agency, or publish in a registered periodical? I am publishing this right
now, but I probably don't qualify. Why not?
Also:
Are they going to pay for your travel and lodgings? If so, it sounds more
like a great opportunity than a problem. Not that I won't enjoy hearing you
bitch about it. ;-)
--Sean Hastings
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Declan McCullagh
> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 6:52 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: DoJ subpoena guidelines for journalists
>
>
>
> See:
>
>
http://squid.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?TITLE=28&PART=50&SECTION=10
&TYPE=TEXT
>
> They say:
>
> "(c) Negotiations with the media shall be pursued in all
> cases in which a subpoena to a member of the news media is
> contemplated.
> and
> "All reasonable attempts should be made to obtain information from
> alternative sources before considering issuing a subpoena to a member
> of the news media
> and
> "No subpoena may be issued to any member of the news media or for the
> telephone toll records of any member of the news media without the
> express authorization of the Attorney General
>
>
