Liveblogging the Libby Trial as of 10:30am EST: Judge Walton begins by addressing the issue of Ari Fleischer having been granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony, which is expected to begin later today.
Within the morass of conflicting stories, one thing at least is clear: the Libby trial will be a landmark in determining the future of relations between reporters and their confidential sources–particularly those, like Libby, who are high government officials.
This interview, broadcast recently by the daily public radio program Here and Now, offers a good overview of the Libby case.
What changes and trends can we expect on the U.S. media scene in the coming new year?
First, it’s clear that at long last the tide has begun to turn regarding relations between a once-complaisant and complicit American media and an increasingly troubled and vulnerable Bush Administration. With blood already in the water — and lots […]
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