In determining whether a First Amendment-based privilege protects journalists from revealing confidential information and/or confidential sources in criminal trials in which the defendant is seeking the information,courts must balance the First Amendment against

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In criminal trials, the defendant's right to a fair trial as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment must be balanced against the First Amendment protection for freedom of the press. The Fourth Amendment pertains to search and seizure, and is not directly relevant to this balancing test.

In Determining Whether a First Amendment-Based Privilege Protects Journalists from Revealing