DOJ issued, then withdrew subpoenas to force Post, WSJ reporters to testify
The Justice Department issued subpoenas to compel national security reporters from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a federal grand jury. The government withdrew these subpoenas after the news organizations challenged them in sealed filings. A Justice Department official confirmed the reversal.
What changed
New details reveal the subpoenas were withdrawn after the news organizations fought them in sealed filings.
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DOJ Rescinds Grand Jury Subpoenas for Post and WSJ Reporters
confidence 100%The Justice Department issued subpoenas to compel national security reporters from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a federal grand jury. The government withdrew these subpoenas after the news organizations challenged them in sealed filings. A Justice Department official confirmed the reversal.
What's confirmed:
- The Justice Department issued and then withdrew subpoenas for national security reporters to testify before a federal grand jury.
- The subpoenas targeted reporters from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
- The news organizations challenged the subpoenas in sealed filings.
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DOJ Withdraws Grand Jury Subpoenas for Post and WSJ Reporters
confidence 100%The Justice Department issued and then rescinded subpoenas targeting reporters from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. The government sought to compel these national security reporters to testify before a grand jury. This action occurred amid probes into national security leaks.
What's confirmed:
- The Justice Department withdrew grand jury subpoenas that sought to compel testimony from reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
- The subpoenas targeted national security reporters.
- The legal actions were connected to national security leak probes.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal fought a secret legal battle to stop the subpoenas.