Gagliardo v. BRANAM CHILDREN

Maria Gagliardo (“the writer”) appeals from a non-final order, restricting distribution of information relating to In Re the Matter of the Branam Children (“the children”). We reverse.

After the children’s parents disappeared at sea, their story garnered international media coverage. The writer, the children’s great grandfather’s companion, who considers herself family, wants to write a book about her life with the children and their parents’ disappearance.

Following the parents’ disappearance, several relatives petitioned for the children’s custody. After a hearing, the trial court awarded…