Although stories that might jeopardize a suspect’s right to a fair trial merit serious consideration of non publication, more often the proper remedy that does not threaten a chilling effect on a...

Although stories that might jeopardize a suspect’s right to a fair trial merit serious consideration of non publication, more often the proper remedy that does not threaten a chilling effect on a robust, vibrant, and independent press is post publication civil action, such as a neutral arbitrator like a citizen news council or a libel lawsuit for defamation.