US prosecutors dropping New York Times subpoenas over Trump plane reporting
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U.S. prosecutors announced they are withdrawing subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about President Trump flying on a Qatari-donated plane used as Air Force One. The subpoenas, issued by Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton on July 10, are being dropped. Critics view this as part of the Trump administration's broader pressure campaign against the media. The decision was announced in a court hearing on Thursday.
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The subpoenas were issued by Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton on July 10.
The subpoenas were issued by Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton on July 10.
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Critics describe the subpoenas as part of a broader pressure campaign by the Trump administration against the media.
South China Morning Post- The subpoenas were issued by Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton on July 10.
- They sought to force journalists to divulge their sources.
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Loaded language removedDonald Trump’s Justice Department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the president flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One, a prosecutor said at a court hearing on Thursday.
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Critics describe the subpoenas as part of a broader pressure campaign by the Trump administration against the media.
South China Morning PostDonald Trump's Justice Department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists.
South China Morning PostThe subpoenas were issued by Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton on July 10.
South China Morning PostThe withdrawal was announced at a court hearing on Thursday.
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