Confidential sources
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Reporters Committee exec director warns of chilling effect as government tracks reporters' sources without subpoenas
Federal subpoenas of reporters could wane as the administration finds other ways to track down their confidential sources, writes Reporters… -
Judge explains decision to quash Risen subpoena
New York Times reporter James Risen will not need to reveal his confidential source in the leak trial of a… -
Federal judge hears arguments in Risen subpoena case
A federal judge in Virginia heard arguments this morning about whether a New York Times reporter’s testimony is necessary for… -
Reporters Committee joined by 46 news organizations in bid to quash subpoena
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by 46 media organizations, has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the… -
Separate look at each charge needed to overcome privilege
A West Virginia trial judge erred when she ordered a newspaper to reveal the identities of anonymous sources and documents… -
West Virginia acting governor signs reporter shield law
West Virginia earlier this week became the 40th state, along with the District of Columbia, to provide statutory protection for… -
W.Va. court to decide if privilege protects sources
A newspaper in West Virginia is attempting to maintain its privilege to refuse to disclose confidential sources after a lower-court… -
Texas court orders reporter to testify in federal trial
A federal court in El Paso, Texas, ordered a reporter to testify in a pre-trial hearing last week as part… -
Former NSA official charged in newspaper leak investigation
Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a former high-ranking National Security Agency official with lying and obstruction of justice relating to… -
Kansas governor signs new shield law
Kansas became the 38th state to pass a state shield law for reporters today when Gov. Mark Parkinson signed the…