Department of Justice's TV Laws Investigation and the Case in Ohio

A published op-ed addressed the Department of Justice's antitrust review of major television networks' decision to end their White House pool reporting partnership, as well as the Ohio Supreme Court's ruling regarding a delay in a manslaughter case.

The Department of Justice is investigating whether major television networks violated antitrust law by agreeing to opt out of White House pool reporting. The article discusses how the termination of a joint agreement is evaluated from a competitive standpoint.

Assessment: While criticizing the staffing structure at the department, the author also reports on a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court. According to the decision, a 16-year delay in the prosecution of a defendant on manslaughter charges was ruled not to have adversely affected the defendant's right to defense. While the defendant was attempting to seal his 38-year criminal record, the prosecution realized that the victim had died in 2006, and an indictment was prepared.