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SFPD Tries to Fire Cop for Balking at Conducting Illegal Searches

SFPD Tries to Fire Cop for Protesting Illegal Search of Journalist's Records

Matt SmithFrank Lee, a 24-year SFPD veteran, is on the docket for resisting an order to search a journalist's records​In this week's column, I describe how the San Francisco Police Department is attempting to fire a 24-year veteran for resisting orders to illegally search a journalist's records.Oa ... More >>

Travel writer Edward Hasbrouck sues Homeland Security over travel data

Matt SmithFrank Lee, a 24-year SFPD veteran, is on the docket for resisting an order to search a journalist's records​In this week's column, I describe how the San Francisco Police Department is attempting to fire a 24-year veteran for resisting orders to illegally search a journalist's records.Oa ... More >>

Did Chron Overcook Jerry Brown Interview-Taping Story?

The diminishing ranks of loyal San Francisco Chronicle subscribers were greeted this morning with an above-the-fold, A-1 story that promised a juicy scoop: "Phone calls taped secretly; Brown's office recorded talks with reporters." Ooooh. Is Attorney General Jerry Brown, the current favorite in the ... More >>

Reps Etc.

The diminishing ranks of loyal San Francisco Chronicle subscribers were greeted this morning with an above-the-fold, A-1 story that promised a juicy scoop: "Phone calls taped secretly; Brown's office recorded talks with reporters." Ooooh. Is Attorney General Jerry Brown, the current favorite in the ... More >>