[SittinYonder]

I don't agree that he broke the law.

The statute also states that "consent is not required for the taping" of someone "who does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy."

That provision has caused some legal experts to question whether it could apply to a reporter interviewing a public official.

No politician has a reasonable expectation of privacy when talking to a reporter, even if it is "off the record." If a politician does expect privacy when talking to a reporter, that politician is a fool. There is no such thing as "off the record."

[dfwgator]

No politician has a reasonable expectation of privacy when talking to a reporter, even if it is "off the record." If a politician does expect privacy when talking to a reporter, that politician is a fool. There is no such thing as "off the record."

If there was such a thing, Clayton Williams would have defeated Ann Richards for Governor of Texas.

[george wythe]

No politician has a reasonable expectation of privacy when talking to a reporter

DeFede was more than a reporter to Teele. DeFede was a personal friend for 14 years, the last friend with whom Teele spoke before committing suicide.

I expect privacy when talking to my friends.

On the other hand, I understand that a jury might be inclined to take your viewpoint that all reporters are scum and incapable of being friends with anyone.