> "But applying the binding case law of this Circuit, the Court concludes that Chen’s need for the requested evidence overcomes Herridge’s qualified First Amendment privilege in this case.”<p>Looks like the judge is just following precedent, he wants them to appeal this decision and get higher circuit judge to make the decision.<p>But tbh, I don't get why the press gets to protect a source when the very fact of them sourcing the story is illegal. Doesn't amount to obstruction of justice, to conceal their identity? Can the press talk to criminals and then hide the criminal's identity from the court when being sued for damages? Or is leaking that information not a crime at all?