The New York Times describes this as the most serious clash between reporters and federal prosecutors since epic battles in the 1970's.
A federal judge in Washington held a reporter for Time magazine in contempt today and ordered him jailed for refusing to name the government officials who disclosed the identity of a C.I.A. agent to him. The magazine was also held in contempt and ordered to pay a fine of $1,000 a day.
Should reporters be forced to name sources in situations like this?
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http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/09/politics...ND-LEAK.html?hp
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