Our view: The Senate should act to protect journalists Over the last four years, more than 40 reporters have been in danger of being held in contempt of court to protect their confidential sources. Two reporters were sentenced to jail or home confinement, and one reporter faced large fines if she did not reveal her sources. That disturbing trend is ample evidence of the need for a federal shield law to protect reporters from being compelled to reveal confidential sources in court. Without such protection, journalists' ability to expose corruption and misconduct would be sorely compromised. Refusal to pass this legislation would send a chilling message to whistle blowers and others who take great risks to expose wrongdoing. The Free Flow of Information Act, a bill that would protect reporters from legal harassment and support...
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