In a sensational case attracting great attention, the presiding judge decides to gag the attorneys, court personnel, and law enforcement officials. A defense attorney violates this gag by disclosing information to a journalist; the journalist publishes this information without identifying the attorney.

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A) Under the Supreme Court decision in Landmark Communications Inc. v. Virginia, the press cannot be punished for publishing truthful information lawfully obtained, even if it's related to a judicial proceeding. B) An attorney who violates a gag order can be held in contempt of court, as they are directly under the court's authority and have violated a specific directive. C) and D) are incorrect because the Supreme Court has established strong protections for the press against prior restraints and closing courtrooms, emphasizing the importance of transparency and the First Amendment rights of the press.

In a Sensational Case Attracting Great Attention, the Presiding Judge