Federal law enforcement agents appeared at the doorsteps of New York Times journalists to serve subpoenas for grand jury testimony, the newspaper's legal adviser said. He condemned the move as a blatant attempt to intimidate reporters and prevent the public from knowing how their government operates, according to Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
The Trump administration, through the Department of Justice, has subpoenaed New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury, according to a statement reported Saturday morning by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The subpoenas were served in person by federal law enforcement agents at the journalists' homes.
The newspaper's legal adviser called the subpoenas an attempt to chill press freedom. "The very appearance of federal law enforcement at the doorstep of journalists should shock the conscience of every American who believes in the Constitution and the freedom of the press it protects," he said. He described the move as a "blatant act" meant to prevent the public from knowing how their government operates and how taxpayer money is used, by intimidating reporters.
The subpoenas relate to coverage of a security incident in which President Trump was forced to switch planes on takeoff from Ankara, as The Zioneer previously reported. The specific scope of the grand jury inquiry and the journalists' response remain unconfirmed.
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