Can a witnesses name be put in local newspaper in a murder trial by a reporter before trial is over?
Full Question:
Can a witnesses name be put in local newspaper in a murder trial by a reporter before trial is over? Reporter stated things that was not true about the witness and the relationship between witness and murder victim.
08/23/2007 |
Category: Criminal |
State: Kentucky |
#8149
Answer:
Without restrictions, such as a gag order or protective order, issued by the court, a reporter is generally allowed to report on the public aspects of a trial.
