I’m afraid that the only thing that kept Tripp out of jail was tainted testimony from Lewinsky and the interference of the Independent Counsel. This is a real threat to these kids. Sickening isn’t it. The first thing a corrupt government does is erect barriers to their own exposure and prosecution.
I might be wrong. But there are usually rules specifically designed to protect journalists in situations like this. Case law. Example, when Hannity stepped through the hole in the border fence to demonstrate on his show how easy Mexicans were crossing in, you can’t prosecute him for immigration violations.
Legitimate journalists exposing such corruption wil be protected by law, but they will need an extrememly aggressive defense fund. This is prosecution is posturing by some local idiot Obama type.