I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this, but the mods can move it if they see fit

Looks like the FBI botched another one......


WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Monday the FBI didn't follow proper procedure when it notified reporters their notes might be subpoenaed in the case against a hacker accused of breaking into The New York Times' computer system.
The department said the correct procedure is to seek material from reporters only after other investigative steps have been exhausted, and that subpoenas are to be used only as a last resort.
Source and associated article USA Today