Risen's book was discussed on this forum some time ago, so I thought this would interest some members.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8UHMFM02&show_article=1

Is there someone who can link me to a source that explains (or explain to me personally) just how much authority the court and government has on this issue and to what extent sources can be protected by an individual in a case like this?

I am forced to wonder exactly what is right here. When is it right for the government to pressure a reporter to give up his source. Clear and present danger, obviously. But, what else might make it reasonable for a government to do so? What about if national security were in danger or if one life were at risk.

Difficult question.

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It is.

In this case, though I haven't read the book, I'm certain the CIA is concerned that Risen talked about ongoing covert efforts against Iran or exposed certain methods the agency was employing against Iran.

He could just do what Harriet Myers did and not show up.

I believe that it is a case by case way as to who gets subpoenaed and for what. I don't know where the line is drawn as to how much can be disclosed about anyone or any agency especially when it comes to the governments own .