Matthew Cooper

:For the Irish journalist, see Matt Cooper (Irish Journalist).

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Matthew Cooper is a reporter with TIME magazine, who, along with New York Times reporter Judith Miller was held in contempt of court and threatened with imprisonment for refusing to disclose their sources in regard to the Valerie Plame exposure scandal.

Related Topics:
TIME - New York Times - Judith Miller - Contempt of court - Valerie Plame

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On June 29 2005, U.S. Federal judge Thomas F. Hogan gave Miller and Cooper one week to reveal their sources or face 18 months in prison - the maximum penalty.

Related Topics:
June 29 - 2005 - Federal judge - Thomas F. Hogan

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The United States Supreme Court declined the reporters' appeal of the contempt of court finding.

Related Topics:
United States Supreme Court - Appeal

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On July 6, 2005, Matthew Cooper agreed to comply with the court order compelling him to testify. Cooper told the judge he had gone to sleep the night before ready to face the sanctions he expected to be imposed, but he received a last minutes call from his confidential sources freeing him from his confidentiality agreements. According to Newsweek's 7/18/05 issue, senior Bush advisor Karl Rove was that source, as confirmed by Rove's attorney.

Related Topics:
July 6 - Karl Rove

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