# Rep Andy Harris threatens student journalist

> Rep Andy Harris threatens to prosecute student journalist for recording news conference.
- Title: Rep Andy Harris threatens student journalist · Fox News
- Summary: Rep Andy Harris threatens to prosecute student journalist for recording news conference. Rep Andy Harris threatened to refer University of Maryland student…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/media/rep-andy-harris-threatens-have-student-journalist-prosecuted-recording-press-conference
- Author: Brian Flood
- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rep andy harris, university of maryland, cat murphy, maryland, two-party consent law, news conference, student journalist, press conference, news, politics
## 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'.
## Key takeaway

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.