If a Newspaper Reporter Records a Telephone Interview

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a newspaper reporter records a telephone interview,

• A)the reporter may use information from the interview in a story only with the interviewee's consent
• B)the reporter may use information from the interview in a story without the interviewee's consent
• C)whether the reporter may use information from the story depends on federal law
• D)whether the reporter may use information from the story depends on the law in the state where the newspaper is located

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Definitions:

Clear and Convincing

A standard of evidence requiring a high level of certainty to establish a fact in legal proceedings, higher than the preponderance of evidence but lower than beyond a reasonable doubt.

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

The highest standard of proof required in a criminal case, indicating that there is no plausible reason to believe otherwise than the defendant is guilty.

Circuit Courts

Courts that have appellate jurisdiction and cover a particular geographical area in the United States, also hearing a wide range of civil and criminal cases at the federal level.

Federal Court System

The judicial branch of the United States government, consisting of various levels of courts including the Supreme Court, appellate, and district courts.