Asked by Anusha Sharma on Sep 25, 2024
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When New York Times reporter Judith Miller was jailed in 2005,it illustrated that
A) the press has no constitutional right to withhold information in court.
B) prior restraint is permitted in cases that involve national security.
C) journalists are held to a higher standard of libel than ordinary citizens.
D) journalists can be punished for reporting inaccurate information on political stories.
Judith Miller
An American journalist and writer known for her coverage of Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) program both before and after the 2003 invasion, which was later criticized for inaccuracies.
Withhold Information
The act of deliberately not providing or disclosing certain information, which can be for various reasons, including strategic, privacy, or protective purposes.
Constitutional Right
A privilege or freedom ensured by a country's constitution, protecting individuals against government infringement.
- Become familiar with the norms that limit and define governmental imposition of prior restraint on the press.
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YH
Yuting Huang2 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Judith Miller was jailed for contempt of court for refusing to reveal the identity of a confidential source. The courts held that the First Amendment did not grant her immunity from testifying in a criminal case and established that the press has no constitutional right to withhold information in court.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the norms that limit and define governmental imposition of prior restraint on the press.