Current:Home > NewsJudge orders Oregon newspaper not to publish documents linked to Nike lawsuit-DB Wealth Institute B2 Expert Reviews
Judge orders Oregon newspaper not to publish documents linked to Nike lawsuit
View Date:2024-12-23 18:41:26
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered an Oregon newspaper not to publish documents that it obtained regarding a sex discrimination lawsuit against sports behemoth Nike.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported that an attorney who represents plaintiffs in the case sent the documents to one of its reporters on Jan. 19 and then asked for them back. When the news outlet declined, the attorney filed a court motion requesting they be returned.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Jolie Russo approved the motion on Friday and ordered the news outlet to return the documents.
“The Court is aware that certain documents marked ‘Confidential’ and ‘Attorneys’ Eyes Only’ have been inadvertently disclosed by plaintiff’s counsel to the Oregonian via e-mail,” Russo wrote, ordering the outlet to return the records and “agree not to disseminate that information in any way; and to destroy any copies in its possession.”
Russo said the documents fall under the case’s protective order, which withholds some content from public view.
The Oregonian/OregonLive said it planned to appeal.
“Prior restraint by government goes against every principle of the free press in this country,” said Editor and Vice President of Content Therese Bottomly. “This is highly unusual, and we will defend our First Amendment rights in court.”
Neither the attorney nor Nike immediately responded to requests for comment from The Associated Press.
The sex discrimination suit, filed in 2018, alleges Nike’s workplace is hostile toward women and that the Oregon-based company underpays female employees.
The Oregonian/OregonLive said it had previously intervened in the lawsuit as part of a media coalition that requested the court unseal certain legal records.
The news outlet said it was working on a separate article based on independent reporting when it received the documents.
veryGood! (7)
Related
- Who will save Florida athletics? Gators need fixing, and it doesn't stop at Billy Napier
- Tyreek Hill was not ‘immediately cooperative’ with officers during stop, police union says
- AR-15 found as search for Kentucky highway shooter intensifies: Live updates
- Atlanta Falcons wear T-shirts honoring school shooting victims before season opener
- Man found dead in tanning bed at Indianapolis Planet Fitness; family wants stricter policies
- US seeks new pedestrian safety rules aimed at increasingly massive SUVs and pickup trucks
- Threat against schools in New Jersey forces several closures; 3 in custody
- New Red Lobster CEO dined as a customer before taking over: Reports
- Watch as massive amount of crabs scamper across Australian island: 'It's quite weird'
- Woman missing for 12 days found alive, emaciated, in remote California canyon
Ranking
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Red Velvet, Please
- Texas parents gain new tools to control their teen’s social media use
- Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf, headed toward US landfall as a hurricane
- 'Devastated': Communities mourn death of Air Force cadet, 19; investigation launched
- Stocks soared on news of Trump's election. Bonds sank. Here's why.
- Kathy Bates Announces Plans to Retire After Acting for More Than 50 Years
- Bruce Springsteen’s Wife Patti Scialfa Shares Blood Cancer Diagnosis
- Anna Nicole Smith’s Daughter Dannielynn Gets Gothic Makeover for Her 18th Birthday
Recommendation
-
‘Heretic’ and Hugh Grant debut with $11 million, but ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ tops box office again
-
How many points did Caitlin Clark score today? She's closing in on rookie scoring record
-
How many points did Caitlin Clark score today? She's closing in on rookie scoring record
-
New Red Lobster CEO dined as a customer before taking over: Reports
-
Man killed by police in Minnesota was being sought in death of his pregnant wife
-
Kate, princess of Wales, says she’ll return to public duties
-
32 things we learned in NFL Week 1: Top players, teams make opening statements
-
Powerball winning numbers for September 7: Jackpot climbs to $112 million