this is what the AP is focusing on in an article on eastvalley tribune.
Hackers break into Sarah Palin’s e-mail account
By TED BRIDIS
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hackers broke into the Yahoo! e-mail account that Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin used for official business as Alaska’s governor, revealing as evidence a few inconsequential personal messages she has received since John McCain selected her as his running mate.
The Secret Service contacted The Associated Press on Wednesday and asked for copies of the leaked e-mails, which circulated widely on the Internet. THE AP DID NOT COMPLY.
(Can they refuse the secret service?)
this is what they choose to focus on instead, her “propriety”
The disclosure Wednesday raises new questions about the propriety of the Palin administration’s use of nongovernment e-mail accounts to conduct state business. The practice was revealed months ago - prior to Palin’s selection as a vice presidential candidate - after political critics obtained internal e-mails documenting the practice by some aides.
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this is what they choose to focus on instead, her propriety
- Right. Her account is hacked and the first thing the AP publishes attacks the victim. I guess the AP thinks this is the Pentagon Papers or some such. Why doesn’t the AP rename itself the DNCAP?
“(Can they refuse the secret service?)”
Unless served with a subpoena, the AP can absolutely refuse the Secret Service. Even if subpoenaed, the AP may refuse to hand over the emails in order to protect their source. Of course, that kinda move can land someone at AP in the clink.