Blogger wins court-approved journalist status

Many bloggers describe themselves as journalists even if they do not work in the field of journalism per se or get paid for their work (such as in the case of interns). But last week Charles LeBlanc, a rooming house resident who lives on social assistance in Fredericton, New Brunswick, received a court decision establishing his journalistic credentials. The confirmation came last Friday when a judge dismissed charges against LeBlanc of obstructing a police officer. You can read the complete story in this New York Times article. You can find LeBlanc’s blog here.