Citing documents reviewed by Fox News, Herridge reported that Chen was the subject of a federal probe.
In an effort to prove her case, Chen subpoenaed Herridge and Fox News, with the hope of unmasking the source(s) for the stories.
Fox News and Herridge aggressively fought the move, arguing that Cooper should quash the subpoenas because of First Amendment protections afforded to the press.
Journalists should not be forced to disclose confidential sources,” a Fox News spokesperson said in a statement to me.
“It will make other reporters who can’t afford a legal fight let alone harsh sanctions think twice about promising sources confidentiality.
Persons:
Catherine Herridge, Cooper, Yanping Chen, Herridge, Chen, Herridge’s, “, ”, ” Herridge, Chen’s, —, Catherine Herridge’s, Floyd Abrams, ” Abrams, Abrams, ” Caitlin Vogus, Vogus
Organizations:
CNN, CBS News, Fox News, U.S, District of Columbia, Federal Bureau of, “ Fox News, CBS, Pentagon, Department, Justice, Press Foundation