Missouri Court Overturns Reporter's Jail Sentence
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Missouri Appeals Court Overturns Reporters Jail Sentence for Using Phone in Court
A Missouri appeals court has reversed a five-day jail sentence for a reporter who used her phone to record parts of a death penalty trial. The reporter, from the Gasconade County Republican, was punished for violating courtroom rules on devices. The appeals panel found the punishment too harsh, citing the reporters clean record and the need to capture important witness testimony. The case now returns to the lower court for a new sentencing hearing, with a fine or lighter penalty expected.
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