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Rep Andy Harris threatens student journalist
Rep Andy Harris threatens to prosecute student journalist for recording news conference.
In brief
Rep Andy Harris threatens to prosecute student journalist for recording news conference. Rep Andy Harris threatened to refer University of Maryland student journalist Cat Murphy to prosecutors for recording a news conference, claiming Maryland's two-party consent law required his permission. Originally reported by Fox…
Rep Andy Harris threatens student journalist
Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., threatened to refer University of Maryland student journalist Cat Murphy to prosecutors for recording a news conference.
Harris claims law requires permission
Harris insisted Maryland's two-party consent law required his permission to record the news conference.
Student journalist defends recording
Cat Murphy argued other journalists were already recording the news conference in a public space.
Harris insists on law enforcement
Harris demanded an officer be called to enforce the two-party consent law, claiming Murphy was violating it.
Press freedom groups respond
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press stated Maryland's consent law only applies to private conversations.
Murphy seeks clarification
Murphy asked Harris about the war in Iran, which he suggested could have gone 'smoother' during the debate.
Harris exits after confrontation
Harris ended the news conference by telling Murphy she was 'ruining all your chances to get an answer'.
What to remember
Rep Andy Harris threatened to refer University of Maryland student journalist Cat Murphy to prosecutors for recording a news conference, claiming Maryland's two-party consent law required his permission.
