Except When Inconvenient

For John, BLUF:  A Federal Judge has decided that press freedoms don't apply in his courtroom.  Sad.  Very sad.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

---

Judge holds Catherine Herridge in contempt, fines her $800 per day for protecting source.  But where is the media outrage?

From The Blaze, by Reporter Chris Enloe, 1 March 2024.

Here is the lede plus one:

federal judge held veteran investigative reporter Catherine Herridge in civil contempt of court on Thursday for upholding journalistic ethics and not revealing her confidential sources.

Federal district Judge Christopher Cooper ordered Herridge to pay a fine of $800 per day until she divulges the information the court wants.

I would say $800 a day is serious money.  In a month that is $24,000.  In less than a year it is a nice home in some suburb.  And, it is outrageous.

What is happening to Freedom of the Press?.

Yes, the media is a mixed bag, but we still need press freedom so we are somewhat informed and able to have insight into wat the government, at whatever level, is up to.

Regards  —  Cliff