Journalist facing jail over video of protest

A young journalist could end up in jail later today when he appears in court in San Francisco. Josh Wolf, 24, is facing an action for contempt of court by refusing to surrender a video he shot of violent anti-G8 demonstrations in San Francisco in July last year. It was posted on his website and later aired on several TV stations, but the US attorney's office is demanding that Wolf hand over all of his unedited footage. He has refused, claiming that he is protected by a Californian shield law. His argument is explored at length on his own website. He is supported by press freedom organisations, including the Society for Professional Journalists, and the National Lawyers Guild. (Via indybay.org)