Blog #8 Media law

James Risen

New York Times Investigative Journalist

James Risen goes to trial in January for fighting a subpoena ordering him to testify against a former CIA agent who allegedly leaked the information he used in his book "State of War" published in 2006. Risen may face prison for refusing to reveal his source for a story in the book about a botched CIA operation called Merlin, intended to sabotage Iran's nuclear weapons program. 

During an interview on Fresh Air James Risen gave a very admirable answer to a very serious question.

Terry Gross: Have you allowed yourself to imagine what it might be like if you are sent to prison, if you do lose this case? 

“It kind of made me nervous, but it doesn't anymore. You know, I know that - I know where I stand and what I want to do, and so I don't have to question that anymore”

-James Risen

You can read the full interview here

http://www.npr.org/2014/10/14/356121289/journalist-talks-confidential-sources-getting-subpoenaed-and-his-new-book