Reporters Committee raises $1.8 million and honors press-freedom leaders

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press raised more than $1.8 million at its annual awards event to support free legal services for journalists and news organizations. The organization published its recap Oct. 27 following the Oct. 14 ceremony in New York City.

Honorees included Norman Pearlstine and Michele Norris for career achievement, The Marshall Project with the Catalyst Award, Invisible Institute data director trina reynolds tyler as Local Champion, and media lawyer David A. Schulz for pro bono service.

The event also highlighted the legal pressures facing journalists, including efforts to compel disclosure of confidential sources and restrictions on access to government institutions.

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