Justice Dept. Withdraws Grand Jury Subpoenas of Journalists
The Justice Department's withdrawal of grand jury subpoenas for journalists is sparking debate over press freedom.
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The Trump administration attempted to force journalists from the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal to testify before a federal grand jury regarding Iran reporting. The Justice Department subsequently withdrew the subpoenas that sought the reporters' testimony.
Epilogue added 52d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas that sought testimony from journalists before a federal grand jury. The subpoenas were issued during the Trump administration as part of a leak investigation. Coverage from Yahoo, NBC News, AP News, and CNN emphasizes the Trump administration's efforts to compel journalists to testify.
The outlets also report that the subpoenas targeted reporters from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. The withdrawal of the subpoenas comes amid ongoing discussions about press freedom and government overreach. Coverage does not yet specify the reasons behind the withdrawal or the specific details of the leak investigation.
The Justice Department has not issued a public statement regarding the matter. The next steps involve monitoring any official statements from the Justice Department. Additionally, watch for reactions from press freedom advocates and the targeted news organizations.
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Sources (4)
- Trump administration tried to take journalists to court over Iran reporting Yahoo · 66d ago
- Trump administration tried to force journalists to testify before federal grand jury in leak probe NBC News · 66d ago
- Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources say AP News · 66d ago
- Trump’s DOJ withdrew subpoenas targeting Washington Post and WSJ reporters CNN · 66d ago
Quick answers
Which journalists were targeted by the subpoenas?
The subpoenas targeted reporters from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
What was the purpose of the subpoenas?
The subpoenas were part of a leak investigation conducted during the Trump administration.
Has the Justice Department commented on the withdrawal?
Coverage does not yet specify any official statements from the Justice Department regarding the withdrawal.
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