‘The day I disclose, my career is over’: the journalist facing an $800 daily fine to keep her sources secret
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-08-25 21:00 UTC+10:00
Section: US press and publishing
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Culture & Entertainment, Justice, Journalism, Law & Courts, Media, Crime & Justice
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If Catherine Herridge’s petition to the US supreme court fails, she’ll be on the hook for a daily fine until she discloses her sources – a case unsettling press freedom organizations
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