Judge Blocks Unsupervised Search Of Reporter’s Devices
2 weeks ago
A federal magistrate judge has barred authorities from conducting an unsupervised search of electronic devices seized from Hannah Natanson, a reporter for The Washington Post.
U-S Magistrate Judge William Porter ruled he will personally review the devices rather than allowing a Justice Department “filter team” to handle the search.
The devices were seized as part of an investigation into alleged leaks of classified information from a Pentagon contractor.
The judge said his decision balances press freedom with national security concerns.
U-S Magistrate Judge William Porter ruled he will personally review the devices rather than allowing a Justice Department “filter team” to handle the search.
The devices were seized as part of an investigation into alleged leaks of classified information from a Pentagon contractor.
The judge said his decision balances press freedom with national security concerns.
