In this original CPLR article 78 proceeding, petitioner news media entities seek review of a gag order imposed by respondent Justice in the highly publicized trial entitled People v Joel Steinberg (indictment No. 2179/88), which order provides as follows: "No attorneys are [sic] employees in any office representing either the District Attorney or the defense attorney shall, during the pendency of this indictment, in any way discuss this case or any subject aspect...
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