QUESTION
Can I have the news station remove my face/image or at least edit their video?
Asked on Nov 21st, 2013 on Entertainment Law - California
More details to this question:
I was present in a location that was raided by police with search warrant for drug trafficking while visiting the premises to visit friends. Everyone present was handcuffed and detained outside for questions but no arrest was made. While sitting on the porch for an hour handcuffed, the local news station captured my image including my face and 1 hour later its on the news and website. Do I have the right to have them not use our images anymore or at least have the station obstruct the faces since we were all innocent and just at the wrong place at the wrong time. Want them to take down current video from website too. What can I do?
1 ANSWER
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No, the station was recording a news event, and the First Amendment to the US Constitution allows it to broadcast what it wishes, so long as the broadcast is not maliciously or recklessly untrue.
Answered on Nov 27th, 2013 at 3:35 AM
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