Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Jim Jordan has concerns over press freedom and journalistic integrity

Jim Jordan announces inquiry into seizure of journalist Catherine Herridge’s personal documents

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) has initiated an inquiry into the seizure of journalist Catherine Herridge's documents and files by CBS News after her dismissal.

Jordan, as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee is questioning CBS News' actions following the dismissal of Senior Investigative Correspondent Catherine Herridge. Known for her work on the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, among other things, Herridge recenty faced the seizure of her personal files, sparking a First Amendment controversy, The Pavlovic Today reported.

“The unprecedented actions of CBS News threaten to chill good journalism and ultimately weaken our nation’s commitment to a free press,” Jordan stated in his correspondence to CBS News President Ingrid Ciprián-Matthews.

Jordan's inquiry demands detailed information from CBS, including the identities of those responsible for Herridge's termination and the decision to confiscate her confidential materials.

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