Recognize trespass and limitations in regard to accessing private property
Week One Discussion: Intrusion Case Analysis
Discussion Board Overview
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Read the case, Deteresa v. ABC (9th Cir. 1997)
Examine the questions below, and craft one initial post and at least two response posts
Discussion Board Goals
Recognize trespass and limitations in regard to accessing private property
Determine methods to avoid being accused of intrusion offenses
Recognize when to prepare video, photo, and audio release forms
Instructions
Initial post (at least 400 words of thoughtful analysis):
Read the case, Deteresa v. ABC (9th Cir. 1997), and answer the following questions. Upload your post to the Week One Discussion Board on FSO.
Did Anthony Radziwill show his press credentials when he approached the front door of Beverly Deteresa?
What did Deteresa tell Radziwill?
Where was the camera crew when they taped the conversation?
What did Deteresa do when she found out she was recorded without her approval and that ABC did not need her permission to air the footage?
Why was Radziwill/ABC not held liable for the following: (1) unlawful eavesdropping on or recording of confidential communications; (2) physical intrusion on solitude or into private affairs; (3) violation of federal eavesdropping statute; (4) fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud?
Do you think it made a difference in the outcome that ABC only aired 5 seconds of the videotape but never broadcast the audiotape?
What would you have done differently to avoid the lawsuit?
Discussion Guidelines
Initial post must be at least 400 words
Any outside sources must be properly cited
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