CBS News reportedly seized the personal confidential files of acclaimed reporter Catherine Herridge when the network decided to fire her last week, sparking shock amongst employees inside the company who said that they’ve never seen this happen before.
Law professor Jonathan Turley wrote on Friday that following the shock of her dismal from the network, concerns mounted after he learned that “CBS officials took the unusual step of seizing her files, computers and records, including information on privileged sources.”
“The position of CBS has alarmed many, including the union, as an attack on free press principles by one of the nation’s most esteemed press organizations,” Turley said. “I have spoken confidentially with current and former CBS employees who have stated that they could not recall the company ever taking such a step before.”
Turley said that sources inside…
