When news reporters are subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury, the tensions between a free press and a fair trial can be heightened. U.S. Attorneys conduct the grand jury proceedings. Federal judges oversee the process. Judges have the authority to hold journalists in contempt of court, for example, if reporters refuse to comply with an order to reveal the identity of unnamed sources. The resources and activities listed here set the stage for students to analyze the contemporary issues surrounding journalists and their confidential sources.
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