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DOJ to Withdraw Subpoenas for New York Times Reporters in Air Force One Leak Probe
Just the facts
The subpoenas were originally issued to identify the sources behind reporting on the rising costs and design details of the new presidential aircraft. The decision to withdraw the subpoenas aligns with revised federal guidelines restricting the seizure of records from journalists. Press freedom advocates welcomed the decision, citing it as a step toward protecting investigative journalism. The Department of Justice continues its internal investigation into the source of the unauthorized disclosures.
Why this is news
The Department of Justice announced it will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters regarding a leak investigation into the new Air Force One aircraft.
Developments timeline
- The Department of Justice also dropped its efforts to subpoena New York Times reporters regarding a leak investigation into a story involving a Qatari jet.
Sources
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