MBA-Libby-trial

Mark wrote on DMWDaily Bloggers Granted First Federal Court Press Credentials for Libby Trial

"Bloggers can bring a depth of reporting that some traditional media organizations aren't able to achieve because of space and time limitations," Sheldon Snook, an administrative assistant to Chief Judge Thomas F. Hogan, told The Post.

The MBA will rotate several of its members, including group president Robert Cox (WordsInEdg

As you know, I've been working on creating new opportunities for bloggers including "access" for bloggers. Those efforts are now bearing fruit as we have our first high-profile opportunity.

The U.S. District Court in Washington, DC has agreed to provide the MBA with two press credentials at the upcoming Scooter Libby Trial.

I have been working with the folks at the federal judiciary through for over a year to create this opportunity. It has never been done before. Behind this may be many additional opportunities with the federal and state supreme courts so getting this one right opens up the door to many other cool things. Other institutions will surely be looking at this as well.