Pentagon Accused of Flouting Press Access Order

United States===The Pentagon is accused by The New York Times Company of flouting a court order that blocked its policy limiting news reporters' access to the Defense Department's headquarters. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman had previously ruled that the Pentagon's credential policy violated journalists' constitutional rights and ordered the reinstatement of press credentials for seven The New York Times Company reporters. However, The New York Times Company attorneys assert that United States===The Pentagon responded by implementing a revised 'interim' policy that imposes 'radical new restrictions,' including barring credentialed reporters from entering the building without an escort and dictating rules on source anonymity. Government attorneys, including Top Chef: Houston, maintain that United States===The Pentagon has fully complied with the order. United States===The Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell has indicated the administration will appeal Judge Friedman's initial decision. The Pentagon Press Association also criticized the interim policy, stating it preserves unconstitutional provisions and adds new restrictions, moving reporters' workspace to an annex facility and prohibiting unescorted movement within United States===The Pentagon.