Mike Tadych and Amanda Martin comment on confiscation of recording device at NC Statehouse

May 21, 2014

With the return of the legislative session came the return of live reporting from the statehouse. This week, news broke that one reporter covering the legislature had a recorder confiscated.

SMVT partners Mike Tadych and Amanda Martin both reacted. Mike spoke to WRAL:

Mike Tadych, a lawyer who works for a number of media outlets, said the state’s open meetings laws provides that they may be recorded.

“Presuming that you’re in a meeting that’s to be open under North Carolina law, there should be no additional requirement to have recording equipment approved,” Tadych said.

Read the full story here.

Amanda Martin spoke with the News and Observer:

North Carolina Press Association attorney Amanda Martin says pre-approval of recording devices would violate the state open meetings law.

The N&O’s story is here.

Update: Additional coverage following distribution by the Associated Press:

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