Published on Aug 15, 2014
PROVIDED BY CNNNEXT.COM
Press freedom is enshrined in the US constitution, although it seems it's not enough to shield New York Times journalist James Risen.
His exclusive, revealing how the CIA tried to undermine Iran's nuclear programme, has seen him embroiled with the government and the courts.
He now may face jail for not revealing his whistleblowing source, but he's not going into battle alone.
