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Grand Jury Proceedings and Freedom of Speech Cases

  • Butterworth v. Smith (1990)

Butterworth v. Smith (1990) said prohibiting grand jury witnesses from
disclosing their testimony after the grand jury term has expired violated
First Amendment rights.

  • Wood v. Georgia (1962)

Wood v. Georgia (1962) said a Georgia sheriff’s criticism of local judges
did not present a clear and present danger and was protected by the First
Amendment.

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The Free Speech Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy center dedicated to building understanding of the five freedoms of the First Amendment through education, information and engagement.

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