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2024-02-23 -Land of the Free

Turmoil at CBS ‐ Catherine Herridge's Firing Escalates as Network Seizes Files that May Expose Confidential Sources: Report

[Gateway] CBS reportedly seized files from Catherine Herridge, the network’s recently laid-off senior investigative correspondent. This action included materials that may reveal information about confidential sources, according to an article by Jonathan Turley, Shapiro Chair of Public Interest Law at George Washington University, in The Hill.

Catherine Herridge, an Emmy-winning and nominated reporter known for her work on national security and intelligence, was among the 800 employees Paramount Global laid off in a bid to streamline operations amid financial strain. Her firing has since escalated into a broader controversy.

In his article titled "CBS faces uproar after seizing investigative journalist’s files," Turley sheds light on the concerns that have emerged within the journalistic community at CBS.

Herridge’s colleagues are reportedly alarmed by the company’s unprecedented steps to take possession of her work materials, including sensitive information on sources promised confidentiality.

"There is trouble brewing at Black Rock, the headquarters of CBS, after the firing of Catherine Herridge, an acclaimed investigative reporter. Many of us were shocked after Herridge was included in layoffs this month, but those concerns have increased after CBS officials took the unusual step of seizing her files, computers and records, including information on privileged sources."

The seizure of Herridge’s files, which span her impressive career at both CBS and previously at Fox News, has sent a "chilling signal" through the ranks, suggesting a potential crackdown on journalistic freedom and source protection.

Turley wrote:

Posted by Besoeker 2024-02-23 00:53|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 Catherine Herridge, an Emmy-winning and nominated reporter known for her work on national security and intelligence

Obviously she's been sending the wrong message.

[sarc off]

Posted by Besoeker 2024-02-23 00:58|| 2024-02-23 00:58|| Front Page Top

#2 Unfortunately for Herridge the behavior of journalists the last 40+ years have destroyed the notion that journalists are due any sort of respect or protections or special considerations.

Hopefully she backed up her notes to a few reputable law firms.

Posted by Airandee 2024-02-23 07:19|| 2024-02-23 07:19|| Front Page Top

#3 The talking heads have been controlled by the deep state as far back as Huntley, Brinkley and Cronkite. The internet has brought daylight to the manipulations.
Her files probably had already been survielled by the DS and were removed to protect itself.

Posted by The Walking Unvaxed 2024-02-23 07:55|| 2024-02-23 07:55|| Front Page Top

#4 Keeping a copy somewhere for "insurance" doesn't mean much anymore. Anything revealed could just me more "fake news" too...

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-02-23 07:58|| 2024-02-23 07:58|| Front Page Top

#5 ^ Check Biden's garage.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-02-23 08:17|| 2024-02-23 08:17|| Front Page Top

#6 Violation of integrity and compromise of confidentiality...maybe not.

CBS News fires journalist who investigated Biden family and 'SEIZES her personal notes and research' with union accusing network of violating her First Amendment rights

Posted by Skidmark 2024-02-23 08:29|| 2024-02-23 08:29|| Front Page Top

#7 Most businesses have a contract that anything the employee develops or creates on company time and pay is the property of the company.

Posted by Procopius2k 2024-02-23 09:10|| 2024-02-23 09:10|| Front Page Top

#8 Most businesses don't have confidential information sources

Posted by Frank G 2024-02-23 10:00|| 2024-02-23 10:00|| Front Page Top

#9 Y'all talking about Universities?

Posted by swksvolFF 2024-02-23 10:28|| 2024-02-23 10:28|| Front Page Top

#10 Maybe all the real journalists at CBS should walk off the job and teach CBS a lesson. And after walking off the job publish freelance all the bull$hit that has been happening in the news world. Teaching all media outlets a lesson.

Posted by Airandee 2024-02-23 11:40|| 2024-02-23 11:40|| Front Page Top

#11 i get my facts and opinion from rantburg. i have bookmarks under 'opinion' for newsmax, instapundit, times of israel, and rantburg.

Posted by irish rage boy 2024-02-23 11:49|| 2024-02-23 11:49|| Front Page Top

#12 Friendly reminder to those who were forced to purchase Peacock to watch football playoffs to cancel their subscription.

Posted by swksvolFF 2024-02-23 15:56|| 2024-02-23 15:56|| Front Page Top

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