Simon Harwood trial judge’s stance could affect future of media

‘Simon Harwood trial judge’s stance could hit news websites’
Mr Justice Fulford, the judge of the Simon Harwood trial warned jurors not to carry out background internet research. The Guardian discusses how far a single high court judge can reshape digital reporting.

‘BBC news accused of gender bias’
After news that nine times as many male experts than female experts were shown on the BBC’s flagship nightly news bulletin, the corporation has been accused of being “testosterone-fuelled”.

‘Northcliffe sues Twitter over spoof Auckland account’
Northcliffe Media has filed a legal action seeking to find out the identity of the individual behind a Twitter account lampooning chief executive Steve Auckland.

‘News Corp shareholders renew push for Rupert Murdoch to resign’
Eighteen shareholders have signed a letter calling for Rupert Murdoch to step down as the chairman of News Corp.

‘AP Launches Video Portal for Local Stations’
The Associated Press have launched of a new web-based video library catered to local TV broadcasters.

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