Prosecuting Journalists Story aired: Monday, May 22, 2006
A law that has never been used to prosecute journalists might become a new weapon for the Bush administration in what it says is its struggle to protect national security.
Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez suggested Sunday on ABC TV's "This Week," that a close reading of U.S. law shows reporters could be prosecuted for simply publishing classified information. But, journalism advocacy groups are already crying foul.
Guests:
Professor Stephen Burgard, director of the School of Journalism at Northeastern University
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