Published on Oct 11, 2014
PROVIDED BY CNNNEXT.COM
New York Times journalist James Risen is a top target of American political elites, including President Barack Obama, author and activist Norman Solomon told RT’s Manila Chan.
Although first targeted by President Bush’s White House for his reporting, even Obama has continued the government’s persecution of Risen despite the administration’s supposed support for government transparency and accountability.
Facing years in prison if he does not reveal his sources, Risen continues to face an uncertain future for his work as an award-winning journalist.
