Richard T Griffiths
@richardtgriffiths.bsky.social
Retired journalist undergoing bicycle therapy. Nonpartisan campaigner for transparent government. (GFAF.org) Supporting efforts to help journalists build trust in their work. (TrustingNews.org)
Not a single document in the Epstein files is tagged as referencing Donald Trump?? Hmmmm.
December 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Not a single document in the Epstein files is tagged as referencing Donald Trump?? Hmmmm.
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UPDATE🚨 An immigration board issued a final removal order last night for journalist Mario Guevara. He could be deported any moment. We renew our demand for his immediate release. #FreeMario
BREAKING: Last night, an immigration board wrongly issued a final removal order for Emmy award-winning journalist Mario Guevara. ICE has detained Mario for over 100 days for his reporting, despite a previous order that he be released on bond.
This means he could be deported at any moment.
This means he could be deported at any moment.
September 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
UPDATE🚨 An immigration board issued a final removal order last night for journalist Mario Guevara. He could be deported any moment. We renew our demand for his immediate release. #FreeMario
I’m having trouble understanding why Harvard is punished but a Trump appointee federal judge gave an admitted antisemite an award for a UFL Law School Paper Promoting Racist Views. No Trump sanctions on FL? www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/u...
A White Nationalist Wrote a Law School Paper Promoting Racist Views. It Won Him an Award.
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June 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I’m having trouble understanding why Harvard is punished but a Trump appointee federal judge gave an admitted antisemite an award for a UFL Law School Paper Promoting Racist Views. No Trump sanctions on FL? www.nytimes.com/2025/06/21/u...
Master class from NPR Morning Edition anchor Michel Martin in how to conduct an accountability interview.
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🔊 Listen Now: DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations
Morning Edition on NPR One | 5:38
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March 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Master class from NPR Morning Edition anchor Michel Martin in how to conduct an accountability interview.
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How absurd that it has come to this: The American Bar Association feels compelled to put out a statement affirming this:
“The American Bar Association supports the rule of law.”
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“The American Bar Association supports the rule of law.”
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The ABA supports the rule of law
It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...
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February 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
How absurd that it has come to this: The American Bar Association feels compelled to put out a statement affirming this:
“The American Bar Association supports the rule of law.”
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
“The American Bar Association supports the rule of law.”
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
Still time to register for the Georgia Bar Media and Judiciary Conference. Georgia lawyers get 7 CLE hours. Everyone gains insights. Details below.
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2025 Bar Media Judiciary Conference focuses on trust in courts and journalism - SaportaReport
Read 2025 Bar Media Judiciary Conference focuses on trust in courts and journalism by Richard T. Griffiths for SaportaReport here.
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February 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Still time to register for the Georgia Bar Media and Judiciary Conference. Georgia lawyers get 7 CLE hours. Everyone gains insights. Details below.
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“By moving their communications onto services that aren’t available to the public for inspection, it raises all kinds of questions about what those officials may be trying to hide.”
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www.ajc.com/politics/law...
Lawsuit alleges Georgia election board keeps government emails private
Two members of the State Election Board use private Gmail accounts for government business, leading to a lawsuit alleging the board isn't transparent.
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January 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“By moving their communications onto services that aren’t available to the public for inspection, it raises all kinds of questions about what those officials may be trying to hide.”
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Important well-reported summary of what happened four years ago.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/u...
‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6 (Gift Article)
The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Important well-reported summary of what happened four years ago.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/u...
Terrific example of use of open records to show how GA State Troopers have lethal policy out of step with best practices. www.ajc.com/news/investi...
Georgia state patrol tactic meant to end chases leads to death at high speeds
State troopers face few limits in using the PIT maneuver at high speeds, leading to 19 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
www.ajc.com
December 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Terrific example of use of open records to show how GA State Troopers have lethal policy out of step with best practices. www.ajc.com/news/investi...
Richard T. Griffiths, media ethicist at the GA 1st Amend. Fdn, said this is a time “to be strengthening government transparency, not restricting the public’s right to know.” But, he added, that it’s “always fair to think about the safety of those who serve the public.”
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Should Georgia hide state lawmakers’ addresses to protect their safety?
State lawmakers applauded the idea during a recent gathering in Athens. An open government group says the proposal should balance safety and transparency.
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December 13, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Richard T. Griffiths, media ethicist at the GA 1st Amend. Fdn, said this is a time “to be strengthening government transparency, not restricting the public’s right to know.” But, he added, that it’s “always fair to think about the safety of those who serve the public.”
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Extraordinary reporting from Atlanta Journal Constitution on coverups, deception, and outright lies — even in sworn testimony — by officials of the Georgia Prison system.
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Georgia prison system engages in deception as crisis builds
Supermax prison lawsuit exposes how Ga. Department of Corrections officials block potentially damaging information and present falsified documents
www.ajc.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Extraordinary reporting from Atlanta Journal Constitution on coverups, deception, and outright lies — even in sworn testimony — by officials of the Georgia Prison system.
www.ajc.com/news/investi...
www.ajc.com/news/investi...
Running headlong into the First Amendment at the Rockdale County (Georgia) Commission, where citizens were told they could not talk about the Biolab matter because of "litigation."
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Rockdale commission tries to silence residents on BioLab fire
During Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, Rockdale County commissioners said comments on BioLab and its fire were off limits because of ongoing litigation.
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December 10, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Running headlong into the First Amendment at the Rockdale County (Georgia) Commission, where citizens were told they could not talk about the Biolab matter because of "litigation."
www.ajc.com/news/atlanta...
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Another win for enforcement of the Georgia Open Records Act as judge rules the Fulton DA office violated the law.
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Fulton DA ordered to turn over Trump inquiry records - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fulton DA ordered to turn over Trump inquiry records - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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December 5, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Another win for enforcement of the Georgia Open Records Act as judge rules the Fulton DA office violated the law.
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