Saying “No” When the FBI Asks You To Withhold a Story

If you had information regarding secret government surveillance, and the FBI asked you to withhold the story, would you do it? Would it depend on the circumstances? The Associated Press had to make just such a decision a few days ago.

Former TV News Director and RTDNA contributor Forrest Carr has some very cogent opinions on this matter, well worth the few minutes it takes to read. The column is here.

 

Posted by Tim Morrissey