IPFS News Link • Constitution
First Circuit Hears Argument on Right to Record in Public
• http://www.citmedialaw.org/Glik stated that he did not attempt to conceal his use of the cell phone, and thus did not make a “secret” audio recording as prohibited by the wiretap act. He also claimed that he in no way interfered with the arrest and that he had a First Amendment right to record the activity of the police officers. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts dismissed the aiding escape charge, and the Boston Municipal Court dismissed the remaining charges.