Legal Definitions - reporter's privilege

Definition: Reporter's privilege is a legal right that protects journalists from being forced to reveal their confidential sources or information obtained during the course of their reporting.

Example: A journalist receives information from a confidential source about a government scandal. The government subpoenas the journalist to reveal the source of the information. The journalist can claim reporter's privilege to protect the identity of the source.

This example illustrates how reporter's privilege allows journalists to maintain the confidentiality of their sources, which is essential for investigative reporting and protecting the freedom of the press.