NCJ Number
41564
Journal
Stanford Law Review Volume: 29 Issue: 3 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1977) Pages: COMPLETE ISSUE
Date Published
1977
Length
223 pages
Annotation
THE 1976 SUPREME COURT DECISION IN NEBRASKA PRESS ASSOCIATION V. STUART ADDRESSED THE QUESTION OF WHETHER A TRIAL COURT COULD CONSTITUTIONALLY PROHIBIT PUBLICATIONS AND BROADCASTS BEFORE A TRIAL TO ASSURE ITS FAIRNESS.
Abstract
THIS SYMPOSIUM OF ARTICLES (NCJ-41564-41574) PRESENTS A DISCUSSION OF NEBRASKA PRESS ASSOCIATION FROM MANY PERSPECTIVES. THE LACK OF UNANIMITY IN THE SUPREME COURT'S REASONING (ALTHOUGH THE DECISION TO STRIKE DOWN THE GAG ORDER WAS UNANIMOUS) ENGENDERED A DIVERSE ASSORTMENT OF OPINIONS. THE ARTICLES ARE ARRANGED IN FOUR CATEGORIES: THE INTERESTS INVOLVED, THE CASE ITSELF, THE FUTURE OF FREE PRESS, AND THE FUTURE OF FAIR TRIAL. ALTHOUGH THE AUTHORS ARE MAINLY LAWYERS, JUDGES, AND ACADEMICIANS, THE VIEWS EXPRESSED COVER THE WIDEST POSSIBLE RANGE....MSP