CBS News faces widespread outrage and accusations of a gross violation of journalistic ethics after seizing files, computers, and records from Catherine Herridge, a renowned investigative journalist who was unexpectedly laid off by parent company Paramount Global. Herridge's termination and the subsequent seizure of her materials, which included information on privileged sources and were part of her investigation into stories unwelcomed by the Biden White House, immediately raised suspicions. The controversy has escalated, with SAG-AFTRA condemning CBS's actions and the network disputing claims of wrongdoing. The situation has drawn attention from Republicans and has led to the House Judiciary Committee launching a probe into CBS's handling of Herridge's investigation into the Hunter Biden laptop story, marking an unprecedented move that has plunged CBS into chaos.
CBS seizes confidential files of fired reporter pursuing Hunter Biden laptop story in ‘unprecedented’ move: sources https://t.co/lW0jVASRfm @CBS_Herridge
“The House Judiciary Committee is calling CBS on the carpet over the firing of veteran reporter Catherine Herridge, who was probing the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, and the subsequent seizure of her personal records, The Post has learned. In a scathing letter sent to CBS News… https://t.co/svOmYdHaaU
“House Judiciary Committee launches probe into CBS firing, seizing files of veteran reporter covering Hunter Biden’s laptop scandal” https://t.co/OokJJ8lwIz
Coincidence? CBS Seizes Files, Computers & Sources Of Reporter Investigating Hunter Biden https://t.co/lTRvsZy6U1
House Judiciary Committee launches probe into CBS firing, seizing files of reporter covering Hunter Biden https://t.co/K2RAfzU1ra https://t.co/ZXrQSM1A4t
Republicans are probing CBS after 'scary' firing of journalist Catherine Herridge who was 'investigating Hunter Biden' and reported on the laptop scandal top Chairman Jim Jordan reveals at CPAC https://t.co/RvHVUOWLPC https://t.co/XcFyoMTabd
CBS Seizes Confidential Source Material From Fired Reporter Investigating Hunter Biden—Meanwhile, Biden gives an interview boasting about his commitment to the First Amendment. https://t.co/FxOTVixlJW @CBS_Herridge
CBS Does the Unthinkable to Reporter Pursuing Hunter Biden Story https://t.co/Q9qtjXBKAD
CBS Seizes Records Of Investigative Reporter Who Probed Hunter Biden Laptop Scandal https://t.co/Sdn1yx7QyQ
BREAKING: CBS says it has returned notes belonging to journalist who was 'fired for investigating Hunter Biden' and denies trying to stop her reporting as Ted Cruz insists she was punished for going after the truth https://t.co/6GPErBmNEr
Catherine Herridge shares 'important update' after CBS News allegedly seized her confidential files and records https://t.co/RY7f1BL4xD
CBS seizes confidential files of fired reporter pursuing Hunter Biden laptop story: sources https://t.co/9MSUnXQ9rY
.@TheMRC's @BrentBozell Torches CBS for Seizing Catherine Herridge’s Files as Network Appears Ready to Cry Uncle https://t.co/rAwz6aSq1e
"Unprecedented": Now-Fired CBS Reporter Who Investigated Biden Laptop Story Has Personal Files Seized By Network https://t.co/2eW0DVzkMe
'UNPRECEDENTED': CBS Seizes Files of Fired Reporter Investigating Hunter Biden; Report “They never seize documents [when you’re let go],” a second source close to the network said. “They want to see what damaging documents she has.” https://t.co/R3oEVWfyen
🚨SAG-AFTRA BACKS FIRED CBS REPORTER Catherine Herridge's union blasts CBS for seizing her documents, including notes on the Hunter Biden case, claiming a breach of journalistic integrity. “We strongly condemn CBS News' decision to seize Catherine Herridge's reporter notes and… https://t.co/uligCACf8J
CBS seized the confidential files, personal items, and laptop of investigative reporter Catherine Herridge, who was investigating the Hunter Biden laptop scandal when she became one of hundreds laid off last week, the New York Post reported Thursday. https://t.co/v0JOIPXCM9
Outrage is coming from all directions after CBS seized the files of a top investigative reporter, including her docs related to Hunter Biden https://t.co/fCojbsNoMa https://t.co/fCojbsNoMa
Herridge @CBS_Herridge was fired by @CBSNews . She was leading the bogus Russian sourced Biden coverage. Flynn, MJT, and MAGA wackos have come to her defense. What I remember about her is her harassing me & my elderly dad while I was still in uniform and on the NSC in 2019. https://t.co/pW0vvKCC6r
CBS News Seizes Catherine Herridge's Confidential Files https://t.co/08AYWUW3b4
CBS Reportedly Seized Files from Terminated Journalist Who Investigated Biden https://t.co/XwdtcW5BRz
CBS news seizes Hunter Biden laptop research from fired reporter Catherine Herridge https://t.co/fvNVD4DAoh https://t.co/fvNVD4DAoh
NEW: SAG-AFTRA releases a formal statement in support of Catherine Herridge, saying it "strongly condemns CBS" for seizing her files upon her firing as part of layoffs. They call it a "completely inappropriate" and "deeply concerning" move to take a reporter's files that…
CBS seizes confidential files of fired reporter pursuing Hunter Biden laptop story in 'unprecedented' move: sources https://t.co/ZthVeKV84g via @nypost
Update: CBS now in chaos as they seize all the files of Catherine Herridge after already having fired her https://t.co/pHbWzoDdcC
CBS reportedly seized files from Catherine Herridge, the network’s recently laid-off senior investigative correspondent. This action included materials that may reveal information about confidential sources, according to an article by Jonathan Turley in The Hill. https://t.co/1jX5KXFrmo
BREAKING- SHOCKING REVELATIONS - MASSIVELY CORRUPT: It has now been revealed that before @CBSNews investigative reporter Catherine Herridge, known for investigating the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, was fired last week along with several others, CBS seized her personal files in an… https://t.co/Q49x3mUYwN
SAG-AFTRA Condemns CBS News Over Report On Catherine Herridge, But Network Disputes That It Seized Her Files After Layoff https://t.co/D2YYUiGDpl
SAG-AFTRA strongly condemns CBS News' decision to seize Catherine Herridge's reporter notes and research from her office, including confidential source information. Read more 👇 https://t.co/mSy8Ri8JQH
REPORT: After firing investigative reporter Catherine Herridge who was investigating the Hunter Biden laptop story, CBS reportedly seized her belongings. Nothing to see here. The network reportedly seized all of her belongings including files, computers and most importantly,… https://t.co/oLFIlZwsOA
REPORT: CBS Seizes Computers, Records Of Star Investigative Reporter Who Previously Worked At Fox https://t.co/GdkYiHmMXR
CBS seizes confidential files of fired reporter pursuing Hunter Biden laptop story in ‘unprecedented’ move: sources https://t.co/23gCRnkXZU https://t.co/L9oogyHHjB
CBS fired investigative journalist Catherine Herridge and seized her files and records including data on her confidential sources. All this a day after the Biden White House complained about how she had reached out to the White House, Democrats and Hunter Biden to ask for… https://t.co/J97z2iWVuh
CBS News has seized the files of investigative journalist Catherine Herridge. This is a gross violation of journalistic ethics. If you are a whistleblower, you can not trust the corporate news media with your secrets. https://t.co/9iG4eF3Mp8
CBS News allegedly seized Catherine Herridge's files, records after suddenly terminating her employment: Report https://t.co/qRPhVrBRiY
Dear @CBS_Herridge, I’ve always been a fan of your direct, candid reporting. What did you THINK would happen when you joined the pathetic anti-truth/left wing/anti-Trump/woke @CBSNews? CBS Seized Catherine Herridge’s Files Amid Her Surprise Firing https://t.co/CHM9ZTfTE5
Turmoil at CBS — Catherine Herridge's Firing Escalates as Network Seizes Files that May Expose Confidential Sources: Report via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/VyrAYEMup1
After sacking Catherine Herridge, "CBS officials took the unusual step of seizing her files, computers and records, including information on privileged sources. ... A former CBS manager ... said that he had 'never heard of anything like this'." https://t.co/X29xYCUf6n
Turmoil at CBS — Catherine Herridge’s Firing Escalates as Network Seizes Files and Exposes Confidential Sources: Report via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/R7BNGjivS8
🚨🚨🚨🚨 CBS has reportedly seized former reporter Catherine Herridge's "files, computers and records, including information on privileged sources." https://t.co/YTbCWROS90
"The timing of Herridge’s termination immediately raised suspicions in Washington. She was pursuing stories that were unwelcomed by the Biden White House..." CBS News Faces Backlash Over Journalism Scandal After Seizing Reporter’s Confidential Files https://t.co/39IGPkUgrs
.@JonathanTurley: CBS seized Catherine Herridge’s files after she was suddenly axed in layoffs by parent company Paramount Global https://t.co/2Fevu8U0gP
It's troubling that CBS seized files from Catherine Herridge after laying her off, especially when she's already fighting a subpoena for source materials. https://t.co/BGCMh8NuYI https://t.co/aaDHQdsJ0N
CBS faces uproar after seizing investigative journalist’s files | The Hill https://t.co/fVy8c0zvLU
This is chilling: After firing acclaimed investigative reporter Catherine Herridge, CBS officials took the unusual step of seizing her files, computers and records, including information on privileged sources. https://t.co/pUEUii9aOb
"CBS faces uproar after seizing investigative journalist's files" (@TheHillOpinion) https://t.co/8IA0JyDGRK https://t.co/XLX2QLcQ4Q
CBS faces uproar after seizing investigative journalist’s files https://t.co/2NL9PZ0elu This is outrageous. Something funky is happening here.
My column in the Hill is out on a controversy brewing at CBS. I have been hearing from journalists are alarmed over the company effectively seizing the files of acclaimed investigative journalist Catherine Herridge. https://t.co/AfPQNbFIJl