These cases illustrate the torts of private facts, intrusion and false light.
State law forbids publishing or broadcasting identity of rape victims.
TV station names victim. Girl's father sues, claiming his privacy invaded. Georgia Supreme Court allows suit to go to trial but U.S. Supreme Court reverses. Punishing journalists for publishing lawfully obtained truthful information would lead to self-censorship and timidity in reporting important information to public. State law bars media from publishing or broadcasting name of victim of sexual offense.