Vanessa Leggett Was Eventually Released from Jail Without Identifying Her

question 2

Multiple Choice

Vanessa Leggett was eventually released from jail without identifying her sources or revealing other confidential information because:

• A)a court upheld her right to protect confidential information under the First Amendment.
• B)a court held that she was protected by a shield law.
• C)the federal grand jury that had subpoenaed her adjourned without indicting anyone.
• D)a court ruled that her continued incarceration would constitute cruel and unusual punishment.
• E)all of these.

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