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Sony Demands Press Destroy Leaked Documents

Posted by samzenpus on from the do-not-share dept.

SydShamino writes In an effort that may run afoul of the first amendment, Sony, through their lawyer David Boies (of SCO infamy), has sent a letter to major news organizations demanding that they refrain from downloading any leaked documents, and destroy those already possessed. Sony threatens legal action to news organizations that do not comply, saying that "Sony Pictures Entertainment will have no choice but to hold you responsible for any damage or loss arising from such use or dissemination by you."

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  1. Re:First amendment? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    Eh - sorry, but you're way off base. It is protected, and by the first amendment.

    http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2000/2000_99_1687

    Question:
    Does the First Amendment provide protection to speech that discloses the contents of an illegally intercepted communication?

    Answer:
    Yes. In a 6-3 opinion delivered by Justice John Paul Stevens, the Court held that the First Amendment protects the disclosure of illegally intercepted communications by parties who did not participate in the illegal interception. "In this case, privacy concerns give way when balanced against the interest in publishing matters of public importance," wrote Justice Stevens.

  2. Re:DOCUMENTS? by neghvar1 · · Score: 5, Informative

    Juicy and damning info like this https://www.techdirt.com/artic...