But, to equate this conversation as being a public broadcast is bizarre. If releasing this conversation had been a criminal act, then Baldwin could have had it suppressed and could threaten action against the media as well as her mother, but this probably isn't the case.
But, understand, that Big Brother as an oppression is built out yielding respect for people's privacy. The public having access to this recording is just feeding voyeuristic and prurient impulses. If this was a criminal act of abuse, the mother would report this to the police. Anything else, amounts to an abuse that so dwarfs the original message that the release is a far greater crime and abuse of all parties involved.
There was a hearing on this matter on Wednesday. A judge has forbidden Baldwin from having ANY contact with his daughter. There will be a hearing on May 4th.