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UNITED STATES v. PROVIDENCE JOURNAL CO.

No. 87-65.

485 U.S. 693 (1988)

UNITED STATES v. PROVIDENCE JOURNAL CO. ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 2, 1988

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert D. Parrillo argued the cause for the United States. With him on the briefs was William A. Curran.

Floyd Abrams argued the cause for respondents. With him on the brief were Edward F. Hindle and Joseph V. Cavanagh, Jr.*

JUSTICE BLACKMUN delivered the opinion of the Court.

The United States seeks reinstatement of a judgment of contempt against a newspaper and its executive editor for violating an invalid temporary restraining order against publication. Having concluded that the court-appointed prosecutor who sought certiorari and briefed and argued the case without the authorization of the Solicitor General may not represent the United States...

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