Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois
Is there anytnihg legally bindig to protect an off the record comment? In other words, can a journalist reveal a source without criminal or civil consequences?
Asked on 12/02/10, 5:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
In theory, there may have been a breach of an informal conficentiality agreement. There would have to be extensive damages as any litigation would involve the First Amendment and newspapers usually fight those types of cases quite strenuously.
Answered on 12/08/10, 5:27 am