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Justice Dept. Issued, Then Withdrew, Grand Jury Subpoenas of Journalists

The Justice Department dropped subpoenas that would have forced national security reporters from The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post to testify. The administration withdrew the requests after the news organizations fought them through sealed filings. These subpoenas were part of a federal probe into national security leaks.

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New details specify that four journalists were targeted in the Eastern District of Virginia and faced potential jail for contempt.

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  1. Trump Administration Withdraws Grand Jury Subpoenas for Journalists

    The Justice Department dropped subpoenas that would have forced national security reporters from The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post to testify. The administration withdrew the requests after the news organizations fought them through sealed filings. These subpoenas were part of a federal probe into national security leaks.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Justice Department issued and then withdrew subpoenas for reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
    • The subpoenas sought to compel national security reporters to testify before a federal grand jury.
    • The administration backed down after the news organizations fought the subpoenas in sealed filings.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The subpoenas targeted three reporters from The Wall Street Journal and one from The Washington Post in the Eastern District of Virginia.
    • The reporters risked being held in contempt of court and facing jail if they did not appear.
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  2. DOJ Withdraws Grand Jury Subpoenas for Journalists

    The Justice Department issued and subsequently rescinded subpoenas for national security reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. The move followed efforts to compel testimony in leak probes. These legal battles were conducted in secret.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Justice Department withdrew grand jury subpoenas for reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
    • The subpoenas sought to force national security reporters to testify before a grand jury.
    • The subpoenas were issued as part of leak probes.
    • The Trump administration attempted to compel journalists to testify in court.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The legal efforts targeted journalists specifically for their reporting on Iran.
    • The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal engaged in a secret legal fight to stop the subpoenas.
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