U.S. to Withdraw Subpoenas for New York Times Reporters After Court Scrutiny
The Justice Department move comes after a federal judge questioned how the subpoenas were handled, in a case The Times says tested press freedom.
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The Justice Department move comes after a federal judge questioned how the subpoenas were handled, in a case The Times says tested press freedom.
The Justice Department dropped subpoenas it had filed demanding grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times journalists, after sharp questioning from a federal judge on the matter.
In an expected court filing, The New York Times will contend the White House is misusing the justice system to pressure journalists, following coverage that reportedly angered the president.