Johnson Newspaper Corporation v. Melino
New York Court of Appeals
564 N.E.2d 1046 (1990)
Relevant factsFree
The New York Education Department's Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) (defendant) conducted a closed disciplinary hearing on misconduct charges against a dentist, consistent with the Board of Regents' policy of closing such hearings unless the accused professional affirmatively requested an open one; Johnson Newspaper Corporation (plaintiff) sought public access and was denied, and its proceeding to compel access was dismissed by the trial court and affirmed by the Appellate Division.
IssueFree
Whether there is a First Amendment public right of access to professional disciplinary hearings.
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