JRN 430 Quiz 2 with complete solutions

JRN 430 Quiz 2 with complete solutions Reporter's Privilege - Correct ️️ -"journalist's privilege" -the concept that reporters can keep information such as source identity confidential what are the 3 elements that must be met for a reporter to be required to reveal confidential sources? (NPR) - Correct ️️ - Possession - No alternatives - Relevance contempt of court - Correct ️️ gives judges the ability to punish willful disobedience of a court order, misconduct, or interference with the administration of justice civil contempt - Correct ️️ compels individuals to what's required to benefit the complainant (i.e. name a source, turn over notes) CAN be undone Criminal contempt - Correct ️️ conduct in or near a court that willfully disregards, disobeys or interferes with the court's authority; sometimes called "direct contempt" Shield laws - Correct ️️ state laws that protect journalists from having to reveal their sources Confidentiality - Correct ️️ the act of holding information in confidence, not to be released to unauthorized individuals What 2 mechanisms protect journalists who do not want to reveal sources of information - Correct ️️ 1. Reporter's privilege 2. Shield laws