Law's Andrew Geronimo: A judge’s gag order in the Vinton County child endangerment case raises First Amendment questions

A judge’s gag order in the Vinton County child endangerment case raises First Amendment questions

Ohio Public Radio: Andrew Geronimo, director of School of Law's First Amendment Clinic, said gag orders are serious restrictions on speech that require specific judicial findings and consideration of less restrictive alternatives. He noted judges can protect fair trial rights through measures like careful jury selection before limiting public comments.