· Story link A Detroit Free Press reporter, David Ashenfelter, asked a federal judge to block efforts by a former assistant U.S. attorney to obtain the names of his sources. The former prosecutor, Richard Convertino, is suing the federal government for violating his privacy by leaking information about him and an investigation into his handling…

Documentary filmmakers are fighting a subpoena that would require them to hand over outtakes and notes, claiming that they are protected under New York's shield law. New York City lawyers are requesting the materials from Ken Burns’ documentary, “The Central Park Five,” to aid in the defense of a nine-year-old lawsuit against the city. The…

Detroit Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter wants a federal court in Michigan to immediately rule on the legitimacy of his invocation of the Fifth Amendment to protect confidential sources, the newspaper reports. Click Here: New Zealand rugby store Ashenfelter is in a protracted subpoena battle with former federal prosecutor Richard Convertino, who is seeking Ashenfelter’s…

The ongoing dispute between Detroit Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter and former U.S. Attorney Richard Convertino for the names of Ashenfelter’s sources has once again raised concerns that the Privacy Act is being misapplied —to the detriment of journalists. Convertino sued the Department of Justice in 2004, allegingthat officials there violated the Privacy Act by…

Vehicles pass through a roadway as the Kincade Fire burns through Sonoma County, Calif., on Thursday. Updated at 7:30 p.m. ET Utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric warned Friday that it is preparing to cut power from Saturday evening through noon Monday to 850,000 customers in Northern California in response to forecasts of historically high…

The winners of the last two World Cups face off in Munich on Thursday as the UEFA Nations League begins World champions France are up first for Germany in the inaugural Nations League clash. It has been less than a year since the sides played out a 2-2 draw in Cologne, with Alexandre Lacazette twice…

The Senegal international has reported to Jack Ross’ side more than two months after he was expected back for pre-season training Papy Djilobodji has received a frosty reception from Sunderland after returning to the club. The former Chelsea defender spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Dijon, but failed to report for pre-season…

The Argentine used a strange fable of bovines and locomotives to explain why experience is not the only way to deal with pressure on the pitch Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino used an esoteric metaphor that would put even seagull king Eric Cantona to shame to explain the pressures of Champions League football.  Pochettino and Spurs…

While El Tri’s XI is lean on World Cup experience, “Chucky” and the Wolves forward are set to challenge an experienced defense Interim manager Ricardo “Tuca” Ferretti is leaning on youth during his first match in charge of the Mexico national team. The Tigres boss is calling upon two of his club players, right back…