IN RE THE MATTER OF MYRON FARBER
394 A.2d 330 (1978)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a matter regarding the newspaper reporter privilege. New
York Times and Farber (D) challenged a determination that they were in contempt of court for
failure to disclose information sought by subpoenas duces tecum by appellee State of New
Jersey in a criminal case.
FACTS: Farber (D) refused to comply with two subpoenas duces tecum to produce certain
documents and materials compiled in the course of D's investigation reporting alleged
criminal activity that eventually lead to the indictment and prosecution of a Jascalevich
for murder. A judge issued an order directing Ds to show cause why they should not be deemed
in contempt of court. Ds were directed to produce the materials for in camera inspection and
found them guilty as charged. A fine of $100,000 was imposed on The New York Times and D was
ordered to serve six months in the Bergen County jail and to pay a fine of $1,000. A fine of
$5,000 per day for every day that elapsed until compliance with the order was imposed upon
The Times; D was fined $1,000 and sentenced to confinement in the county jail until he
complied with the order. This appeal resulted.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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