They probably kept a low profile on this latest because they knew there wasn't anything to begin with.
SeeBS and protecting the rights of someone from what they feel was "Bush's War" never tasted quite right, like wine left in the cupboard over the stove....it was a bit too gritty to swallow.
I'd find it easier to believe they (the entire pack of hyenas) colluded in delaying this until they had Chessani or....something. Thanks for the ping!
Here's a summary of the court's decision at CAAFLOG,
NMCCA Unanimously Reverses Military Judge's Order Quashing Subpoena in Wuterich
In part,........."He concluded that there is no generally recognized reporter’s privilege in federal court practice, so such a privilege can’t be found under Military Rule of Evidence 501(a)(4). He also concluded that there is no reporter’s privilege available under the First Amendment. The court did, however, expressly authorize CBS News to seek a protective order from the military judge to provide some protection for its proprietary interests before divulging the outtakes."............
And here is Wuterich's team response to the Solicitor General’s opposition to cert,
Reply to SG's opp in Wuterich. Not sure I understand what's going on here. I agree with Lancey.....if these outtakes are ever granted to the prosecution, they will merely be used for spin. Meanwhile, SSgt Wuterich continues to wait for his day in court.
In other news, I found this interesting.
NCIS Policy on Recording Interrogations. It seems NCIS has changed its policy on recording interrogations in their manual as of Sept, 2008. The new policy states:
..........“The recording of interrogations by overt video and audio means within the confines of an NCIS facility having the technical capabilities for such recording shall be accomplished in all interrogations involving crimes of violence.” ...........
And, in an investigations for non-violent offenses they suggest this:
........"“Recording interrogations in non-violent crimes shall be strongly considered in those cases that lack evidence the person being interviewed committed the offense.”............
Interesting!