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By Lee Levine
Lawyer, Levine Sullivan & Koch
In the United States, the government may not prevent the publication of a newspaper, even when there is reason to believe that it is about to reveal information that will endanger our national security. FULL STORY>



Judge orders release of Libby's secret testimony
In victory for news media, District Judge Reggie Walton says law in D.C. circuit points to disclosure of material while trial is in progress. 02.06.07
 
Federal judge explains dismissal of anthrax libel suit
Opinion: New York Times columnist Nicolas Kristof didn't act with malice when writing about Steven Hatfill, 2001 anthrax attacks. 02.02.07


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