ARRESTED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT: But I AM a member of the Press. David Huff

This interview begins a four-part series on free speech and a free press. Our first conversation is with Saltville resident David Huff who claimed to be a member of the press and refused to leave a press table at a Town Council meeting. He was arrested for disorderly conduct. Is he really a member of the press and how can we know? Hear the result of his disorderly conduct charges and decide for yourself whether he qualifies as a member of the press. Here is the link to the video file of the arrest, found on David Huff's YouTube site: Hilltop News. *https://player.captivate.fm/episode/cede55c3-36f8-4add-a51a-9bebbc573c75/Note: In this interview with David Huff, show host Teresa Keller suggested that David's Huff's walking, unannounced, into the work area of a business instead of the reception area -- with his camera rolling and asking questions-- was trespassing. Part II of this series features Christopher Johnson, Huff's court-appointed attorney in his case. Johnson clarifies that Huff's entering the work area of the business would not be considered trespassing. Johnson also addresses the broader first amendment issues and principles involved in defending Mr. Huff. Part II airs Wednesday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. and replays on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 p.m. on both WEHC 90.7, Emory and WISE 90.5 Wise.In Part 3, scheduled for March 12, we will hear from a student journalist who persists in covering controversial issues, even in the face of violent responses.We conclude with the views of an expert in free speech-free press issues as Part 4 of the series, beginning on Wednesday, March 19.This Conversation is regularly scheduled for broadcast on Wednesdays at 6 and Sundays at 2 on WEHC 90.7 -- and 90.5 WISE. Archives of the show are available in podcast form. Search for "WEHC - This Conversation."Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com