- CBS seized personal files of fired reporter investigating Hunter Biden laptop scandal
- Catherine Herridge, amidst a First Amendment case, was one of 20 CBS News staffers terminated
- Network’s decision to hold her personal materials, including work laptop, has caused concern among staff
- Sources suggest CBS wants to examine potential damaging documents she possesses
- CBS denies plans to retain sensitive information, claims to respect her request not to access files
- Concerns arise over impact on Herridge’s First Amendment case and potential subpoena to reveal sources
- Herridge faces contempt of court for not disclosing source related to a 2017 investigative piece
- Fox, reportedly funding Herridge’s legal counsel, has not commented on the seizure concerns
- Herridge faced obstacles over Hunter Biden coverage and clashed with CBS News President
- Speculation suggests network fears potential lawsuit for wrongful termination
- Seizure potentially breaches HIPAA laws, as files may contain personal medical records
