State Ex Rel. Register-Herald v. Canterbury

WORKMAN, Justice.

These two cases have been consolidated for the purpose of determining whether the Register-Herald and Beekley Newspapers (hereinafter collectively referred to as “newspaper”) may publish information regarding the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of Adrian Thomas, Jr., a minor convicted as an adult for one count of first degree sexual assault. We grant the writ of prohibition sought by the newspaper to prevent enforcement of the injunction entered by the Circuit Court of Raleigh County, prohibiting publication of specified information concerning Mr. Thomas. Choosing to…