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The problem with court cases like this, is that they set precedent.
If he was forced to talk, then it would harm any other person who might wish to be a whistleblower. Seeing that a reporter suffered a jail sentence rather then give up a source will encourage insiders to continue to give information.
What's next? Doctor/patient & lawyer/client privilege?
With a legal precedent set, issues like this are also at stake.
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