AltWeeklies Wire
Reporter Subpoenaed for Notes on Alleged Rape Victimnew
The Denver Post's Miles Moffeit received a subpoena for all "notes, memoranda, video tapes, audio tapes, and any other information and documents" he collected in reporting on the alleged 2003 rape of an airman stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. He considers the comments the alleged victim didn't want publicized sacred.
Right to a Speedy Trial Is an Illusion for Some Illinois Defendantsnew
Although the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial, defendants in Cook County wait, on average, more than six months, and some in Sangamon County remain in jail two years or longer awaiting their turn in court.
Illinois Times |
Geri L. Dreiling |
08-19-2004 |
Crime & Justice
