{"id":2185024,"date":"2024-02-23T14:26:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T19:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbs-seizes-records-of-investigative-reporter-who-probed-hunter-biden-laptop-scandal\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T14:28:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T19:28:59","slug":"cbs-seizes-records-of-investigative-reporter-who-probed-hunter-biden-laptop-scandal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbs-seizes-records-of-investigative-reporter-who-probed-hunter-biden-laptop-scandal\/","title":{"rendered":"CBS seizes records of reporter probing Hunter Biden laptop scandal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcbs-seizes-records-of-investigative-reporter-who-probed-hunter-biden-laptop-scandal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2185024&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div>\n<div>\n<figure>\n    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>CBS Seizes Investigative Journalist&#8217;s Files in Unprecedented Move<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, CBS\u2064 has confiscated the records of Catherine Herridge, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/insiders-concerned-about-chilling-thing-cbs-did-to-catherine-herridge-on-her-way-out-the-door-report\/\" title=\"CBS reportedly did something concerning to Catherine Herridge as she left, worrying insiders\">highly respected investigative journalist<\/a> who was recently laid off. This bold move comes as Herridge finds\u200b herself embroiled\u2062 in a First Amendment lawsuit. The news was first \u2062reported by Jonathan Turley, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/turley-says-hunter-biden-could-face-repercussions-for-hill-stunt-slam-dunk-case-of-contempt\/\" title=\"Turley warns of consequences for Hunter Biden: 'Clear-cut contempt case\">renowned law professor<\/a> and legal analyst for Fox \u2062News.<\/p>\n<p>Herridge, who joined\u200b CBS from Fox News in 2019, was known for her relentless pursuit of\u2064 stories exposing Democrat corruption. She was one \u200bof the few\u200d journalists in mainstream media who fearlessly\u200d reported on these issues.<\/p>\n<p>Turley, in\u200b an op-ed for The\u2062 Hill, revealed that current and former CBS\u2064 employees were stunned \u2063by \u2062the \u200bnetwork&#8217;s actions. They couldn&#8217;t recall a similar incident ever happening before. One \u2064former CBS \u2062journalist even expressed confusion \u2064over Herridge&#8217;s layoff, considering her track record\u2062 of breaking news and original reporting.<\/p>\n<p>What makes Herridge&#8217;s termination even\u200d more suspicious is the timing. She was actively\u200c investigating stories that were deemed unfavorable by the Biden White House and prominent Democrats. These stories included the Hur report on Joe Biden&#8217;s mental capacity, the Biden corruption scandal, \u2062and the Hunter Biden laptop. Despite facing pushback from \u200dCBS executives, Herridge remained steadfast in her pursuit\u200b of the truth.<\/p>\n<p>In a \u200bseparate \u2064ongoing lawsuit, Herridge has refused to disclose her sources to a federal judge. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-senator-and-wife-under-scrutiny-in-federal-corruption-investigation\/\" title=\"Dem Senator and Wife Under Scrutiny in Federal Corruption Investigation\">investigation dates back<\/a>\u200d to her time at\u200d Fox News\u200c in\u2062 2017.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Post reported that Herridge\u2062 could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shipping-companies-face-fines-for-docking-too-long-at-ports\/\" title=\"Shipping companies face fines for docking too long at ports\">face hefty fines<\/a> if she doesn&#8217;t comply with the court&#8217;s order. There are concerns that\u200b CBS might be forced to\u200b reveal \u200bher sources, which \u2064would be a direct threat to\u2063 the \u200bprinciples of a\u2062 free press.<\/p>\n<p>Insiders \u2064described the seizure of Herridge&#8217;s files as &#8220;extraordinary.&#8221; \u200dCBS boxed up \u2064all her personal belongings,\u200d excluding her notes\u200d and files, leaving \u200bher uncertain about what \u200bwould be returned \u2064to her.<\/p>\n<p>Turley argued that Herridge&#8217;s records may\u200d contain confidential sources, and CBS cannot claim ownership of them. The network&#8217;s suggestion that the\u2064 privilege of confidentiality rests with \u2064CBS \u2063is\u200c unfounded, especially considering\u2062 these \u2062files were generated during Herridge&#8217;s tenure \u2063at Fox News.<\/p>\n<p>A CBS spokesperson denied any intention to review Herridge&#8217;s personal material, emphasizing their respect \u2063for her request \u2064and the security of \u200dher former office.<\/p>\n<p>Herridge was among the\u2062 20 \u2063CBS \u2062employees who were laid off as\u2064 part of Paramount&#8217;s downsizing efforts, affecting\u200c a total of 2,000 employees.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>About the Author<\/h3>\n<p>Tristan Justice is \u200ca western correspondent for The Federalist and the author \u2062of Social \u200cJustice Redux, a conservative newsletter \u200bcovering culture, health,\u200b and wellness. His \u2063work has been featured in The Washington Examiner, \u200bThe Daily Signal, Real Clear \u200dPolitics, and \u2062Fox News. Tristan\u200d graduated from George Washington University with a major in political science and a minor \u200bin journalism. Follow him on Twitter at <strong>@JusticeTristan<\/strong> or contact him at \u2064 <strong>Tristan@thefederalist.com<\/strong>. Sign up for Tristan&#8217;s email newsletter \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/socialjusticeredux.substack.com\/about\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2062 are the potential consequences of \u200bCBS&#8217;s actions on the First Amendment rights \u2063that protect freedom of the press?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Her \u2064pursuit of the truth and continued\u200b to uncover crucial information.<\/p>\n<p>The seizure of Herridge&#8217;s files by CBS raises serious concerns about the erosion \u200cof press\u200c freedom and the ability\u2063 of journalists \u2063to hold \u2062those in power accountable. The action taken by\u200d CBS indicates a clear infringement on the First\u2062 Amendment\u200c rights that protect the freedom of the\u2062 press.<\/p>\n<p>The First Amendment not only guarantees \u2063the\u2062 right to freedom of \u2063speech,\u2063 but it also protects the freedom of \u200dthe \u2062press, recognizing the vital role that journalism plays in\u2062 a democratic society. Journalists\u200b have a responsibility to serve as watchdogs, uncovering the truth, and ensuring \u2062transparency.<\/p>\n<p>By confiscating Herridge&#8217;s files, CBS has hindered\u200b her ability to continue her investigative work and has sent \u200ca chilling message to \u2064other journalists who may \u200bdare to \u200bchallenge those in \u2062power.\u2063 This move is not only unprecedented\u2063 but\u200d sets a dangerous precedent for future attacks \u200don \u2064press freedom.<\/p>\n<p>The incident also highlights the increasing polarization within the media landscape.\u200d Herridge&#8217;s departure from Fox News to CBS \u2064was already seen by some as a shift from a\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fox-news-moving-martha-maccallum-to-3pm-slot-7pm-slot-to-be-filled-with-conservative-opinion-show\/\" title=\"FOX News Moving Martha MacCallum To 3PM Slot \u2013 7PM Slot To Be Filled With Conservative Opinion Show\">conservative-leaning network<\/a> \u200dto a \u200bmore mainstream outlet. However, her commitment to unbiased reporting \u200dand\u2064 dedication to pursuing important stories should be\u200c celebrated, not punished.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2063 is important to remember that journalistic independence \u2063and \u2064solid investigative reporting are vital\u2062 to the health of our democracy.\u2062 Without journalists who are willing to dig deep and ask tough \u2064questions, we \u200crisk being kept in the dark about critical issues\u200d that affect our society.<\/p>\n<p>As the legal battle over the confiscation of Herridge&#8217;s files unfolds, it is essential that the court system\u200d upholds the values enshrined in the First\u200b Amendment. Journalists must be allowed to do their work without fear of retribution or interference from those in power.<\/p>\n<p>The Committee to Protect Journalists and other press freedom organizations \u2064must monitor this case closely, ensuring that journalist \u200brights are safeguarded and respected. The public also has a responsibility to support and demand the protection of \u2063press freedom, \u2064as it is a cornerstone \u2064of \u2062a healthy and\u200d functioning \u2062democracy.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cseizure of Catherine Herridge&#8217;s\u200d files by CBS should \u200bserve as a wake-up call for all those who value freedom of the press. It is a stark reminder that the battle for journalistic independence is far from \u200dover. Now, more than \u200dever, it is crucial to protect the rights of journalists and ensure that they are able \u2063to \u200bcarry \u200bout their \u200bimportant work in holding\u200b those in\u2062 power accountable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CBS recently took possession of the records, computers, and files belonging to investigative journalist Catherine Herridge, who was let go last month. Herridge, currently involved in a First Amendment lawsuit, had her belongings confiscated by CBS News. 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