Legal Opinion

In Re Proceedings to Compel McAuley

Ohio Court of Appeals

Decided April 12, 1979No. 39950PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtKrenzler, P. J.

This case involves the classical confrontation between a newsperson who contends he has an absolute, or at least a qualified, First Amendment right not to reveal confidential sources of information, and a defendant who contends that such information is essential to his right to a fair trial as provided by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

One Julius Petro was shot and killed in Los Angeles, California, in January 1969, by one Raymond W. Ferritto who admitted the killing and stated that it was ordered by one John Monica. John Monica was then charged with ordering Ferritto…

Also in this document: Concurrence.

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. Roviaro v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1957
  2. Branzburg v. HayesSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  3. Nebraska Press Assn. v. StuartSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
  4. Zurcher v. Stanford DailySupreme Court of the United States · 1978
  5. Rosato v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1975

12 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.

3Cited by10 opinions

  1. State ex rel. National Broadcasting Co. v. Court of Common PleasOhio Supreme Court · 1990
  2. State v. RinaldoWashington Supreme Court · 1984
  3. Jamerson v. Anderson Newspapers, Inc.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1984
  4. Tofani v. StateCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1983
  5. State v. Ventura, Court of Common Pleas of Ohio, Hamilton County1999

5 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.

Showing a preview — retrieve the full document via the Exa API.

Powered by the Exa API