Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Massachusetts
media law
I would like to know the basis on which a newspaper or media organization can appeal against a closure by a court under the Massachusetts general law c. 278, 16 A?
Asked on 4/28/99, 3:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Barbara C. Johnson
Law Office of Barbara C. Johnson
Re: media law
In the early 1980s, the Supreme Judicial Court of Mass. decided two cases brought by the
Globe Newspaper Company. The Globe wanted access to the trial of
a defendant for the sexual assault of minors.
The basis is in those two opinions.
The present Judge McHugh represented the Globe
and the present Judge Sikora was the ADA representing the Commonwealth.
A few years prior thereto was the Ottaway case. Look at that too.
Answered on 4/30/99, 11:06 pm
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