DOJ will withdraw subpoenas against New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
Summary
The U.S. Justice Department has decided to cancel subpoenas it had issued to some New York Times reporters. These subpoenas were related to the reporters’ articles about security problems with the new Air Force One plane donated by Qatar.Key Facts
- The subpoenas targeted several journalists from the New York Times.
- The reporting involved security concerns about the new Air Force One aircraft.
- The new Air Force One was gifted to the U.S. by Qatar.
- The decision to withdraw the subpoenas happened during a court hearing in Manhattan.
- Judge Arun Subramanian was involved in the hearing when the DOJ announced the withdrawal.
- The Justice Department originally sought information from reporters because of their Air Force One coverage.
- Withdrawing the subpoenas means the journalists no longer have to provide the requested information.
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