U.S. subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One story
· Spokane Spokesman-Review
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- • Federal prosecutors issued subpoenas to four New York Times journalists for source information on two stories.
- • The subpoenas were related to security shortcomings on the new Air Force One presidential jet.
- • The journalists were compelled to reveal their sources for reporting on the issue.
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Federal prosecutors issued subpoenas to four New York Times journalists. The subpoenas require the journalists to reveal their sources for two stories about security shortcomings on a new presidential jet. The jet was a gift from Qatar.
The subpoenas were issued late Friday. They compel the journalists to disclose their sources for the stories, which reported on security issues with the new jet and an incident where the Secret Service advised Trump to use an older jet.
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