Dan Smithis a court reporter for the Daily Tribune. Mick Haggeris being tried for murder in the Supreme Court. Dan attends the trial.

Dan's published report states, "The accused looked guiltily around the court while he was being cross-examined. The prosecutor didn't mention his three previous convictions for hacking up young girls. These can't be mentioned in court but readers of the Tribune deserve to know this monster's form".

The trial judge, Justice Herby, reads the published report the next morning. He orders Dan to leave the court while he decides what action to take regarding the report. Dan refuses to leave, stating he has a 'right to be in court. "You're protecting a murderer!" he yells at Justice Herby. Eventually, he is removed by court security staff.

Dan comes to you for advice. He advises that his published statements about Mick were true. Advise him on the legal consequences of:

1. his published statements; and 2. his actions in court