After advocacy from Herridge’s union, SAG-AFTRA, and mounting scrutiny from the House Judiciary Committee, CBS News has now returned her reporting materials.
Herridge is known for her journalistic integrity and protecting her sources. And reporters’ rights to pursue investigative journalism without fear of reprisal is fundamental.
The House Judiciary Committee launched an investigation into CBS News’ actions. And sent a letter addressed to CBS News President Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews. The committee expressed concerns about the potential chilling effect on journalism and emphasized the imperative of safeguarding a free press.
The investigation is trying to determine the chain of command behind the seizure of Herridge’s files and the motivations driving this unprecedented action.
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While CBS maintains that it was a routine HR matter, questions linger about the involvement of top executives and the possibility of ulterior motives, particularly given Herridge’s coverage of the Biden family controversies.