Texas judge's sexual affair complicates death row case Sep 10, 2008
A judge has issued a gag order on all parties. Holland's lawyer, Bill Boyd, told the Associated Press that Hood's lawyers should not have mentioned the testimony in their letter to Perry. (Los Angeles Times)
Court stays Hood’s execution Sep 10, 2008
He issued a gag order just before the depositions took place, per the request of Holland s attorney Bill Boyd ... Hood s attorney Gregory Wiercioch, who is currently bounded by a gag order, stated in a request addressed to Gov. Rick Perry after the depositions that both Holland and O Connell admitted under oath they had an intimate sexual relationship for many years, a violation of both the Texas and Federal Constitution ... Boyd believes the defense violated Brewer s gag order by making the... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
* Prosecutor Chen mum on media South Route buzz Sep 9, 2008
Because of a gag order, I cannot confirm the content of any conversations between prosecutors and witnesses or defendants, Chen Yun-nan said when asked for verification on the reports. Chen Shui-bians wife Wu Shu-jen (dQ) was charged with corruption and forgery in November 2006 for using receipts provided by others to claim reimbursements totaling NT$14. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Raj Thackeray in soup again Sep 9, 2008
The press conference was held prior to the police serving a gag order on Raj warning of action if he addressed public rallies or press conferences for the next one month. Posters of Abhishek Bachchan, who is the brand ambassador for a telecom company, was torn in central Mumbai but police refused to confirm if MNS activists were involved in the incident. (Sify.com, India)
Virginia Tech QBs may give Jackets 'headache' Sep 9, 2008
Beamer was asked whether those comments contributed to his gag order. I just think we spend all our time talking about quarterbacks and I want to focus on Georgia Tech, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lawyers in Kent case told to keep quiet Sep 9, 2008
GALVESTON The Florida judge presiding over a criminal case against U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent issued a gag order Monday, preventing anyone involved in the case from talking about it publicly. Galveston County Daily News. (KHOU.com, TX)
Blast blame: Explosion case set between Falk, Brennan Sep 5, 2008
Asked about the relationship between the companies since the blast, Evan Zeppos, a spokesman for Rexnord, which has its headquarters in West Milwaukee, declined to comment and cited a gag order from Judge David Hansher, who is presiding over the case. A spokesman for Brennan did not return a call seeking comment. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
NEHTA denies stakeholder 'gag' Sep 4, 2008
Howard said that the gag order was so that NEHTA could share more information, not less, and was in line with normal corporate standards. "NEHTA is a company that has responsibilities and the directors of it have liabilities that any company has," he said. (ZDNet.com.au)
Task at NSG tough Sep 4, 2008
Strategic expert Brahma Chellaney said that the Bush administration, through a gag order on its written responses to Congressional questions, had sought to keep the Indian public in the dark on the larger implications of the nuclear deal. Also Read. (India Times)
Blood Stains Cairo Stocks Sep 4, 2008
However, it was reports of Moustafa s past romantic involvement with Tamim and a gag order forbidding local papers to cover the story that spurred speculation it was the real estate mogul and member of President Hosni Mubarak s inner circle who was involved. Moustafa has since been stripped by Parliament of his legal immunity. (Forbes -- Markets)
More of this story Sep 3, 2008
However, a gag order placed over the legal proceedings prevents prosecutors from commenting on their decision. Mark Bowling is scheduled to go on trial in Pitt County Sept. 22 for first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Mayor Palin: A Rough Record Sep 2, 2008
"She put a gag order on those people, something that you'd expect to find in the big city, not here," says Naegle. "She flew in there like a big city gal, which she's not. It was a strange time, and the Frontiersman came out very harshly against her.". (Time.com)
BREAKING NEWS: HHA director says she was wrongly suspended (46) Aug 30, 2008
garlint wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:37 PM:" PROCUREMENT!!!!! Ask where the money came from for the ill planned Spray Park that needs a bath house now. or ask about the %150 employment turnover since she stared as director. or maybe the gag order that has been put upon the employees not to talk about her or the HHA. or maybe the fear of repercussions for speaking the truth about how they see the HHA ran. Suspended with pay??? Maybe prosecuted to the fullest extent of the federal law. If the board... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Story of abuse, murder rivets Israel Aug 28, 2008
Until Tuesday, the story was under a court gag order. It was partially lifted then and fully lifted yesterday. (Boston Globe)
2nd Circuit Appears Skeptical of Validity of Patriot Act's National Security Letters Aug 28, 2008
NSLs also carry a gag order prohibiting any recipient from disclosing that fact ... The statute states that a gag order may be issued by an FBI special agent-in-charge of a field office when "there may result a danger to the national security of the United States, interference with a criminal, counterterrorism, or counterintelligence investigation, interference with diplomatic relations, or danger to the life or physical safety of any person." ... Judge Calabrese expressed his concern to... (Law.com)
Missing French Girl, 4, Is Israel's 'Madeleine McCann' Aug 28, 2008
After two weeks of a comprehensive gag order, police have now spoken about the tragic life and almost certain death of the young girl. Her grandfather has told police he accidentally killed her, but Rose's body has not been found. (Fox News)
Israel searches for missing girl Aug 28, 2008
Ronny Ron, 45, has confessed to killing the girl accidentally and said he put her body in a suitcase, police disclosed after a gag order was lifted ... As the gag order was lifted on Tuesday, the tale emerged of a four-year life of neglect, a custody battle and moves between France and Israel. (BBC News -- Africa)
Judge: Oust 4 on Clayton board Aug 28, 2008
About three hours after issuing her statement, Lewis asked in a e-mail to rescind her comments, saying Clayton County Schools Superintendent John Thompson had issued a gag order in talking with the media. Board member Baines-Hunter, whose term ends on Dec. 31, said she was not surprised and called the ruling a mere formality. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Missing child case captivates Israel Aug 28, 2008
After a court gag order was lifted on Tuesday, Israelis learned that police suspect that Rose's paternal grandfather, an Israeli taxi driver, killed her, stuffed her body in a suitcase and threw her into Tel Aviv's Yarkon River. Police investigators said the suspect's son and Rose's mother married as teenagers in France after their daughter was born. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Murder Feared In Israel Love Triangle Aug 27, 2008
The partial lifting of a court-imposed gag order revealed a bizarre love triangle in which Rose's grandfather became her stepfather, falling in love with his son's young bride and fathering two more daughters with her. "According to the suspects' statements so far, there is a strong suspicion that Roni and Marie are involved in violent abuse and the murder of Rose," Ben-Shalom said at a news conference, using only the first names of the two suspects. (CBS News)
Grandfather, mother's lover, suspected of murdering four-year-old Aug 27, 2008
Police removed a gag order over the details of the gruesome case, which they described as "one of the most shocking in the country's history". The grandfather, identified as Ronny Ron, 45, lived in the coastal town of Natanya just north of Tel Aviv with 23-year-old Marie Pisam, a French woman who had emigrated to Israel with Ron's son Benjamin, with whom she had a daughter named Rose. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Jury finds Duncan eligible for death penalty Aug 24, 2008
Steve Groene declined to discuss the case much, saying a gag order remained in effect, but he did say he would lobby for stronger victims rights in the future. He objected to spectators at the hearing being permitted to view grotesque videos Duncan made showing the molestation, torture and near-fatal hanging of Groene s son, Dylan. (Montana Standard, MT)
WSFA News 12 Update: Wilding Murder Case Deepens Aug 23, 2008
There is currently a gag order in place in this case. You must be logged in to rate this story. (WSJA.com, AL)
NBN countdown looms Aug 23, 2008
He said the gag order imposed on bidders as a condition of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will stick for the duration of the bidding process, preventing proponents from publicly discussing their bids. Telstra public policy group managing director David Quilty said it will formally press the government to recommence the bidding countdown. (Australian Techworld)
Why aren't the hyenas howling? Aug 22, 2008
Is there a gag order out there for the libbie press on Hillary as VP, so as not to diminish the surprise. She s the only thing that could slow down his poll slide, at least for a while. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Judge: WM slaying hearings likely to be held Aug 22, 2008
Peterson then asked Burnett if he would lift a gag order in the case that bars attorneys from speaking with the media. Burnett denied Peterson s request. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
1993 Ark. slayings' case back in court Aug 21, 2008
Gag order issuedBurnett banned television cameras and recording devices from his courtroom for the proceedings, citing the controversy around the case. He earlier barred both prosecutors and defense lawyers from speaking with reporters about the case, saying he was tired of reading about it in the newspapers. (MSNBC -- Crime)
MBTA admits ticket not secure Aug 20, 2008
Gag order on 3 students lifted. By Noah Bierman, Globe Staff and Maddie Hanna Globe Correspondent / August 20, 2008. (Boston Globe)
Charlie's devils Aug 20, 2008
While much of the public is focused on a courtroom where a federal judge yesterday lifted a gag order on the MIT hackers, there has been too little attention on what the T is doing to protect the public transit system ... The problem will be solved with stronger design, not legal gag orders. (Boston Globe)
Judge lifts gag order on subway hackers Aug 20, 2008
BOSTON - A federal judge Tuesday lifted a gag order on three MIT students who were barred from talking publicly about security flaws they discovered in the state's automated mass transit fare system, even as a lawyer for the agency acknowledged the system was "compromised." ... But in dissolving the gag order, O'Toole found the MBTA was unlikely to succeed on that claim. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Judge lifts gag on students over transit security Aug 20, 2008
BOSTON A federal judge has lifted a gag order on three MIT students who were barred from talking publicly about security flaws they discovered in the Boston transit system's automated fare network. A lawyer for the transit agency acknowledged its CharlieTicket system has security flaws. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Jaume murder trial jurors vetted Aug 19, 2008
State Judge Elaine Dimiceli, who has placed a gag order on all involved, is having the first stage of the jury selection done one-by-one because of the high-profile nature of the case. After prosecutors and defense attorneys met in Dimiceli's chambers for several hours Monday, 75 jurors filed into her courtroom about 3:30 p.m. One by one, they went into Dimiceli's chambers to be interviewed by the judge, prosecutors and defense attorneys. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Security gag order against MIT students gets another day in court Aug 19, 2008
Subscribe to our e-mail newslettersFor more info on a specific newsletter, click the title. Details will be displayed in a new window. (Computerworld)
National security and free speech Aug 16, 2008
The reason one judge imposed the unconstitutional gag order prohibiting the students from presenting their paper Aug. 10 at the DEFCON computer "hackers" conference, and another judge refused on Aug. 14 to vacate that order even after the conference ended, is the current excuse du jour for an epidemic of censorship: national security ... The MBTA's motion for a gag order was heard by Woodlock. (Boston Globe)
Court tells students to disclose hacker secrets in T case Aug 16, 2008
Granick argued that the restraining order is an unconstitutional gag order that has done "irreparable harm" to the students and the First Amendment. Granick said the students have acted responsibly and "never intended to release important information that would allow or teach a bad guy" to hack into the system. (Boston Globe)
Girl Describes Abduction, Brother's Murder on Tape Aug 16, 2008
They are under a gag order imposed by U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge. The children's father, Steven Groene, took the stand Thursday morning, showing pictures of his youngest children and choking up after confirming their handwriting on notes apparently written at their kidnapper's behest. (Fox News)
Gag Order Fuels Responsible Disclosure Debate Aug 16, 2008
Gag orders just make things worse ... The problem for the authorities is to prove that those under the gag order had a hand in this ... I am glad this judge has put a gag order on the MIT students, because now there is no exploit, and we are all safe from the terrorists/etc. (Slashdot)
Judge keeps gag order on MIT students in subway hacking case Aug 16, 2008
By Jordan Robertson, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Three college students who discovered a way to hack into the Boston subway system's payment cards and add hundreds of dollars in value to them were ordered again Thursday to keep details of their findings secret. A federal judge in Boston kept in place a temporary restraining order preventing the Massachusetts Institute of Technology students Zack Anderson, R.J. Ryan and Alessandro Chiesa from revealing more information about the security holes... (USA Today -- Tech)
HLF Defendants File Emergency Motion With 5th Circuit Aug 15, 2008
Lawyers on both sides cannot comment on the case because of a court-imposed gag order. . (Law.com)
Legal flap over Defcon talk exposes divide on disclosing security ... Aug 15, 2008
Gag order slapped on MIT students reignites debate on what 'responsible disclosure' means ... The always-simmering boiled over again after the MBTA obtained the 10-day gag order barring the MIT undergrads Zack Anderson, Russell "RJ" Ryan and Alessandro Chiesa from publicly disclosing information about the flaws in its e-ticketing system ... But the , a high-tech civil rights group that the three students in court, contended that the gag order was unconstitutional and wholly unnecessary. (Computerworld)
Idaho killer's jury hears voice of abducted girl Aug 15, 2008
They are under a gag order imposed by U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge. Shasta also warned the officer: "He's killed way a lot more people that you don't even know about. He killed Dylan ... if you look in the back of it (the Jeep Duncan was driving) there's a gun in there.". (Montana Standard, MT)
Ellensburg school board votes for sex ed Aug 15, 2008
She said that the state would be imposing a gag order on schools if it didn t allow the school to teach what they wanted about sex education. There was public comment, with most of the people speaking in favor of comprehensive sex education. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
UPDATED: Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Union Teen Aug 13, 2008
In November 2007, Judge Schollmeyer declared a mistrial in the case and issued an "informal" gag order in the case requesting that nobody discuss it with the media. Schollmeyer told The Missourian he ruled in favor of Long attorney's motion for a mistrial because of difficulties in selecting a jury. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Letters for Tuesday, August 12, 2008 Aug 13, 2008
Judging from the deafening silence of Forest Service officials, I think it is safe to assume that they are under some form of gag order from the undersecretary to not comment publicly on this issue. Is it simply arrogance that drives a high-ranking political appointee to publicly deride a valued career public servant, or is it a desire to deflect examination of a potentially untenable position. (Missoulian, MT)
Obama Nearing a Veep Decision? Aug 11, 2008
While ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN ASHCROFT, has imposed a gag order on her, this courageous lady has only been able to speak in generalized terms. However, she has repeatedly stated that when viewed as an international drug smuggling operation the picture becomes clear. (Washington Post)
Ex-Nichols judge critical of DA Aug 10, 2008
Howard declined to comment Saturday, saying there is a gag order in the case ... Through court spokesman Don Plummer, Bodiford declined to comment Saturday on Fuller's comment or whether Fuller violated a gag order by commenting ... Even though Bodiford has said many times from the bench during jury selection that jurors and parties in the case cannot talk about it, Plummer said there is no gag order, just a "gentleman's agreement ... that none of the parties in the case would talk about it.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Saturday Thumbs Aug 10, 2008
When The Associated Press go hold of the e-mail, the EPA explained that the gag order was an attempt to improve communication. Right. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Accused killer's statement ruled admissible by judge Aug 9, 2008
The judge ruled that after Steve was brought in on the illegal gun charge and questioned by detectives, he subsequently "also stated that he fired the weapon that killed Mr. Cunningham." There is a gag order in effect barring anybody connected with the case from making out-of-court comments. Authorities said that after the killing and as a call was coming in for Cunningham's cab the day of the slaying, Steve brazenly responded on the victim's two-way radio. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Police captain planning to sue first selectman Aug 5, 2008
Nelson and Salvatore are under a gag order from Shingleton not to discuss the February incidents. They both declined comment Monday afternoon, and instead referred any and all questions to their respective attorneys, Brignole for Nelson and Leon M. Rosenblatt for the chief. (Middletown Press, CT)
Samy obtains gag order Aug 2, 2008
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Newsweek: How the Saudis pressured Tony Blair Aug 1, 2008
to join the NEWSWEEK community, post comments and subscribe to our e-mail newsletters. Top Story Latest News. (MSNBC -- International)
S.F. judge refuses defense request for gag order in Ramos case Aug 1, 2008
Article:S.F. judge refuses defense request for gag order in Ram:/c/a/2008/07/30/BA931224H1. DTL Article:S.F. judge refuses defense request for gag order in Ram:/c/a/2008/07/30/BA931224H1 ... (07-30) 11:39 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- A San Francisco judge refused to impose a gag order today in the case of an alleged gang member charged with murdering a father and two sons, concluding that there was not enough evidence to show that news coverage had violated the defendant's right to a fair trial. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Minutemen protest S.F.'s sanctuary policy Aug 1, 2008
Also on Wednesday, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Lucy Kelly McCabe refused to impose a gag order in the Ramos case. His lawyer had argued that media coverage of the case - specifically, a story in The Chronicle revealing Ramos' previous crimes as a juvenile - had violated his client's fair trial rights. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Democrats’ Drill-Nothing Congress Going Home Aug 1, 2008
Yet week after week, Speaker Pelosi kept her gag order on the House, continuing to stonewall a vote for more drilling. The House Republican proposal appropriately titled the American Energy Act actually would spur more than just new drilling. (Human Events Online)
Gag Order In Ramos Case Refused Jul 31, 2008
S.F. judge refuses defense request for gag order in Ramos case. Article:S.F. judge refuses defense request for gag order in Ram:/c/a/2008/07/30/BA931224H1 ... DTL Article:S.F. judge refuses defense request for gag order in Ram:/c/a/2008/07/30/BA931224H1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Obama spokesman condemns... Jul 31, 2008
Can we find a judge somewhere, anywhere that can put out a 'gag order' for anyone not associated with either campaign. Of course I'm not serious, but these idiots need to be muzzled. (The Drudge Report)
Telcos ready, set, awaiting go Jul 30, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
EPA e-mail to officials a gag order? Jul 29, 2008
EPA e-mail to officials a gag order ... EPA e-mail a gag order or just procedural. (MSNBC -- Environment)
EPA Put Gag Order On Staff, E-Mail Shows Jul 29, 2008
Agency Tells Personnel Not To Talk With Investigators, According To Internal Memo Given To AP. WASHINGTON, July 28, 2008. (CBS News -- US)
The Bank Job Jul 26, 2008
A D-notice, or gag order, is normally applied only to matters of national security. What could the safe deposit boxes of a Lloyds bank in Marylebone have that would compromise the realm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
City officials clarify new communication policy Jul 26, 2008
Kief said internal adjustments were made, but "there was no change in policy to, quote, put a gag order on staff. I think it got blown out of proportion. There was never an intention to limit the flow of information to the paper.". Rick Wade, the editor of the Pekin Daily Times, said he is happy that the matter seems to be put to rest. (Pekin Times, IL)
Sheriff's office fights release of evidence from Nichols' cell Jul 25, 2008
Brown said he canceled the conference after Bodiford reminded him that while it did not apply to the sheriff there was a gag order in the Nichols' trial banning participants from talking about the case. The next day, Nichols looked sick in court and jury selection was briefly delayed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Silent Posting Jul 24, 2008
"This is a disgusting decision on the part of the Army command," one reader fumed, while another wrote: "A free society would not shut down your blog." Still another drafted a template letter and urged others to contact their lawmakers to demand that Lt. G's cyber gag order be lifted. Dennis Gallagher, 55 -- Poppa G to Kaboom readers -- was likewise steamed. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Deputies schemed to kill Nichols, court filing says Jul 24, 2008
Sheriff's spokeswoman Nikita Hightower said she couldn't comment because the judge has imposed a gag order in the Nichols case. "I can't say whether it is true or not," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Holy Land Foundation Defendants Allege Court-Appointed Attorney Fees Unpaid Jul 23, 2008
Duncan, who signed the July 15 motion, declines to comment, citing a gag order in the HLF case. James T. Jacks, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas who is the lead prosecutor in the HLF case, did not return a telephone call seeking comment before press time. (Law.com)
