Congressional Leaks and Reporters' Subpoenas

The Freedom Forum hosted a panel discussion on "Congressional Leaks and Subpoenas of Journalists". Two journalists produced stories based … read more

The Freedom Forum hosted a panel discussion on "Congressional Leaks and Subpoenas of Journalists".

Two journalists produced stories based on leaked information concerning allegations of sexual harassment by Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas.

The U.S. Senate called for a special counsel to investigate the leaks and to determine if Senate rules were broken. The two journalists were subpoenaed for questions and both refused to reveal their sources. Mr. Phelps is one of the journalists subpoenaed because of the Thomas leak.

Audience questions were taken after the panel discussion.

Leonard Garment, SR.Partner,Dickstein, Shapiro & Morin ,

Paul McMaster, Executive Director,The Freedom Forums 1ST Amendment Center ,

Jane Kirtley, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, ,

Tim Phelps, Reporter, NEWSDAY close

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Program ID:
25043-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 18, 1992 | 7:59pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Mar 23, 1992 | 5:39am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Mar 18, 1992 | 7:59pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 18, 1992 | 10:57pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 19, 1992 | 5:57am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 19, 1992 | 9:33am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 21, 1992 | 3:44pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 23, 1992 | 5:39am EST | C-SPAN 2
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