In what 1976 case did the court rule unconstitutional a trial judge's order prohibiting the press from reporting the confessions implicating the defendant in the crime

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In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that a gag order preventing the press from reporting information about a defendant's confession violated the First Amendment's protection of freedom of the press. The Court established that such restrictions on coverage could only be imposed if it was shown that they were necessary to ensure a fair trial and no alternative measures would be effective.

In What 1976 Case Did the Court Rule Unconstitutional a Trial