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Civil Liability for Journalists Who Violate Agreements of Confidentiality with Sources

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First published online June, 1993

Civil Liability for Journalists Who Violate Agreements of Confidentiality with Sources

Volume 14, Issue 3-4

https://doi.org/10.1177/073953299301400306

Abstract

The Cohen v. Cowles court decision makes it easier for news sources to win lawsuits if confidentiality is breached, but substantial proof is required to collect damages.

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