Rescind the order, judge

The ability of a journalist to protect his/her sources when necessary is a crucial tool in the collection of information to establish facts and verify truth. 

 

The CHC strongly opposes Will County Circuit Judge Gerald Kinney’s order that Joseph Hosey of Patch.com violate his promise of confidentiality by revealing sources for his stories on the Joliet murders.

 

CHC calls  on Judge Kinney to withdraw the order issued to reporter Joseph Hosey