What has this got to do with freedom of speech? Why does a journalist have special protections from court investigative procedures? If a journalist chooses to refuse to cooperate with a court's order, then that journalist is breaking the law. The journalist may well be bravely standing on a moral principle, but civil disobedience has a price - and one who practices civil disobedience must be willing to pay that price.

Freedom of the press does create extra priveledge for journalists. We do have a special protection for the attorney/client relationship, but not for this situation. Court's have the right to investigate these matters in criminal procedings, under specific guidelines and citizens have an obligation to comply. If this journalist feels there is reason NOT to comply, then she must be willing to pay the price for her decision.

When I travel home very late in night, through the city to a quiet intersection, and the traffic light red. Even though I can see there is no reason to wait for traffic purposes - that I can clearly run the light with no ris of harm to amyone - if I choose to do so, and get spotted and ticketed by a cop, I can't complain. Even though I knew I was right, I chose to break the law, and must accept the punishment for that decision. Ms. Leggett is that situation.

I don't believe that there is a legitimate argument that her situation signifies a restriction of the freedom of press.