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News Writing and Reporting for Today's Media, 7/e
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Exercise 26.1
Exercise 26.2
Exercise 26.3
Exercise 26.4

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Exercise 26.4

Complete this exercise offline and then either e-mail or hand the exercise in to your instructor.

Assume that you have just finished a story that deals with the illegal operation of unlicensed abortion agencies in your community. You have spent considerable time at the agencies. Now you must consider the possible legal ramifications of the story—particularly because you have learned that a local grand jury is investigating this very issue. In the event that the grand jury calls you to testify, what options would be available to you if you do not want to reveal confidential information?