Judith Miller Was Eventually Released from Jail Because

question 13

Multiple Choice

Judith Miller was eventually released from jail because:

• A)she agreed to identify her source.
• B)Congress passed a shield law to get her out of jail.
• C)the Supreme Court ruled that she was protected by reporter's privilege under the First Amendment.
• D)the prosecutor dropped the request that she testify and asked a court to release her.
• E)none of these.

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