Ocala Star Banner Corp. v. State

The Ocala Star Banner and one of its reporters, Christopher Lloyd, seek certiorari review of a circuit court order denying their motion to quash a subpoena directing Lloyd to testify concerning information obtained during an interview with respondent, John Alan Jones, a defendant in a criminal case. Petitioners asserted the journalist qualified privilege under section 90.5015, Florida Statute.1

Jones has filed a suggestion of mootness, stating that the subpoena has been withdrawn and Lloyd is no longer compelled to give testimony. Because the subpoena has been withdrawn, the petition for writ…