Law News

The D.C. Circuit has vacated a contempt order lodged against former USA Today reporter Toni Locy, who refused to give up confidential sources in reporting on an anthrax investigation, but the court left in place the possibility that lawyers for one-time "person of interest" Dr. Steven Hatfill will try to squeeze attorney fees from Locy. The panel noted that since Hatfill's underlying case against the Justice Department had been settled, the need for Locy to divulge sources was moot.