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U.S. Supreme Court Allows Reporter to Be Fined for Hiding Sources — a Warning for Press Freedom Everywhere
NYT > U.S. News·Friday, 3 July 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a lower court's ruling to stand that holds former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge in civil contempt for refusing to reveal her sources. Herridge had written articles about a scientist investigated by the FBI. The Supreme Court did not block the fine.
Why It Matters
India's press freedom debates are closely watched alongside global trends, and a U.S. Supreme Court signal weakening source protection could embolden governments worldwide to pressure journalists.
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