CBS head, Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, is set to receive a First Amendment award at the 33rd annual First Amendment Awards amidst controversy involving the network's former journalist, Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge). Herridge was fired by CBS and subsequently held in civil contempt by Federal Judge Christopher Cooper, identified as an Obama Judge, for refusing to disclose her source related to stories about a Chinese American scientist. The incident has sparked outrage across the journalism community, with many viewing it as a direct attack on press freedom and the protection of journalistic sources. Critics argue that this sets a dangerous precedent for the confidentiality of sources, a fundamental principle in journalism.
Make no mistake: Holding a journalist in contempt for protecting her sources will send a cold wind whipping through newsrooms across America. https://t.co/TaCX2oX6Sw
After CBS News Firing, Catherine Herridge Held in Civil Contempt by Obama Judge for Protecting Confidential Sources in FBI Investigation Case via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/bMa8vNrPg7
Catherine Herridge has now been held in contempt in defense of journalistic privilege after CBS fired her. https://t.co/cTOv1E3EuV Despite her firing and the seizure of her files, CBS President Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews was just honored at the 33rd annual First Amendment Awards.
Reminder: journalists are supposed to support any journalist who refuses to give up their source. It's considered not only heroic but obligatory to defy court orders to protect one's source, as @CBS_Herridge is now forced to do, even if you think she doesn't share your politics. https://t.co/LgnvQ2XHaS
Ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh at holding a journalist in contempt for this. https://t.co/PTYEDTvdoc
Absolutely outrageous that she’s being pressured this way. Even if you’re not a fan of her reporting, you should be against this as it sets a horrible precedent. https://t.co/1g8r244Hyo
Absolutely outrageous that she’s being pressured this way. Even if you’re not a fan of your reporting, you should be against this as it sets a horrible precedent. https://t.co/1g8r244Hyo
BREAKING - SHOCKING - DEEP STATE STRIKES AFTER BEING FIRED BY CBS: A federal judge Christopher Cooper has just held investigative reporter Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) in civil contempt for refusing to disclose her source for stories about a Chinese American scientist… https://t.co/rLgQVBplRx
CBS head to receive First Amendment award after retaining journalist Catherine Herridge's source documents after firing https://t.co/UxeDi8ABqC https://t.co/UxeDi8ABqC
CBS head to receive First Amendment award after retaining journalist Catherine Herridge’s source documents after firing https://t.co/PfSYjvBDW6 https://t.co/PfSYjvBDW6