Up to 100 journalists accused of breaking Pell suppression order face possible jail terms

Prosecutors send letters to publishers, editors and reporters at News Corp, the ABC and others• Follow live updates on the reaction to Cardinal George Pell’s conviction • Full report: Pell found guilty of child sexual assault• Five times guilty: how Pell’s past caught up with himAs many as 100 journalists have been threatened with a charge of contempt of court – and could face possible jail terms – over reporting of the Cardinal George Pell trial.Victoria’s director of public prosecutions, Kerri Judd QC, has written to as many as 100 individual publishers, editors, broadcasters, reporters and subeditors at the media giants News Corp Australia, Nine Entertainment, the ABC, Crikey and several smaller publications, accusing them of breaching a nationwide suppression order imposed during the case. Nine’s Melbourne masthead The Age alone received more than 30 letters. Related: Brutal and dogmatic, George Pell waged war on sex – even as he abused children | David Marr A number of very important people in the media are facing, if found guilty, the prospect of imprisonment Related: Five times guilty: how George Pell's child-abusing past caught up with him in courtroom 4.3 (February 25, 1941)  Related: 'Disgraceful rubbish': the moment George Pell reacted to child abuse allegations Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2019-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The outgoing president of the International Publishers Association talks about the completely unexpected second half of his term. The post IPA’s Hugo Setzer on His Term as President: ‘So Many Different Viewpoints’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-12-17 21:45:26 UTC ]
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Barack Obama took a break from promoting his own book to highlight 17 of the year’s best

The former president’s annual list is an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-12-17 08:56:12 UTC ]
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In ‘The Berlin Girl,’ a British journalist uncovers terrible secrets in 1937 Germany

Author Mandy Robotham’s historical novel pays homage to such real-life journalists as Sigrid Schultz and Martha Gellhorn. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-12-15 06:37:17 UTC ]
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Obama’s ‘A Promised Land’ Breaks NPD BookScan’s Nonfiction Records

Year's End: An already exceptionally busy year for nonfiction gets even hotter as US adult nonfiction print sales move 257 million units. The post Obama’s ‘A Promised Land’ Breaks NPD BookScan’s Nonfiction Records appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-12-10 16:54:32 UTC ]
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Allegheny County Jail has reversed its policy banning book delivery to its incarcerated population.

Here’s a heartening update to a terrible story: In November, Allegheny County Jail came under fire for instituting a draconian policy banning its incarcerated population from receiving physical books in the mail, only giving them access to 263 pre-approved eBooks on prison-owned tablets. Now,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-12-03 17:31:58 UTC ]
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ABC accuses Morrison government of using News Corp to attack its journalism

Government tactics criticised after the Australian newspaper briefed about a series of Coalition questions meant for the ABC before the broadcaster even received themThe ABC has accused the Morrison government of using News Corp to attack its journalism after the Australian was briefed about a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-12-02 02:10:46 UTC ]
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A Promised Land digs in, with PRH reporting 100,000 second week sales

Barack Obama's A Promised Land (Viking) has secured a second week in the UK Official Top 50 number one spot. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-01 09:38:10 UTC ]
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Amazon Charts: A Promised Land breaks ground

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-24 22:23:24 UTC ]
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Allegheny County Jail has severely restricted its incarcerated population’s access to books.

On November 16th, Allegheny County Jail’s incarcerated population got a memo from ACJ warden Orlando Harper letting them know that, due to the security issue of potential contraband, they are no longer allowed to receive books from the outside. Instead, said Harper, incarcerated individuals now... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-24 19:59:52 UTC ]
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Book Fabric For Face Masks, Totes, and Other Handmade Goods

Whether you're looking for great book themed fabric for a new mask, for a pillow case, or a tote bag, you'll find the perfect pattern here. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-11-20 11:32:00 UTC ]
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Rupert Grint breaks Sir David Attenborough's Instagram record

Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint racked up a million followers in just over four hours. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2020-11-17 16:59:20 UTC ]
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‘Reestablishing our journalistic value’: Publishers make more of their exclusive subscriber content

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[ Digiday | 2020-11-17 05:01:17 UTC ]
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Beyoncé, Joni Mitchell and more: A veteran journalist tries to give female stars their due

In “Nobody Ever Asked Me About the Girls,” Lisa Robinson offers a behind-the-scenes look at the women of rock and pop. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-11-12 16:00:00 UTC ]
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As Covid-19 Cases Surge, PRH Again Extends Temporary E-book, Digital Audio Terms for Libraries, Schools

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The push in book publishing for more authors and workers of color hasn’t abated, and companies are increasingly making lasting changes to the way they do business. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-10-29 16:18:17 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-10-26 14:46:42 UTC ]
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Pluto launches pre-order campaign supporting immigrant welfare body

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-26 00:21:20 UTC ]
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[ Literrary Hub | 2020-10-21 08:48:17 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-18 17:10:59 UTC ]
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