Chapter 9, Problem 8BCP

(a)

Summary Introduction

Case summary:The government of the USA began a criminal investigation against the person BM post unauthorized release and positing of important documents of the government to W organization. It also attained a court order asking the social media T to provide subscriber information. The order and other information regarding the case were further sealed by the court.

To find: The government’s intention behind sealing the document, the intention of the defendant seeking unsealing of the document, and the balance between both.

(b)

Summary Introduction

Case summary: The government of the USA began a criminal investigation against the person BM post unauthorized release and positing of important documents of the government to W organization. It also attained a court order asking the social media T to provide subscriber information. The order and other information regarding the case were further sealed by the court.

To explain: The importance of social media in detecting crime and its ethical nature.