Drudge is currently quoting the New York Observer, that executives who were offered up in lieu of Dan Rather are fighting back and refusing to resign as ordered:
THE NEW YORK OBSERVER will report tomorrow: 'Former 60 Minutes Wednesday executive editor Josh Howard has told colleagues that before he resigns, the 23-year CBS News veteran will demand that the network retract remarks by CBS president Leslie Moonves, correct its official story line and ultimately clear his name'...In the event of a lawsuit, Mr. Howard has told associates that he would like to see Moonves put under oath to talk about his own roles in the network's stubborn, hapless defense of the flawed segment on President Bush's National Guard service.
Howard has also indicated to colleagues that he would subpoena specific CBS documents, including the e-mails of top executives.
As they say ... developing
Interesting cross road coming up?
The two newspaper writers being threatened with 18 months of prison for not disclosing their source about the CIA agent and the Rather story may cross paths soon.
The non disclosure "ethics" of sources in criminal offenses puts all news folks with content or editing responsibility in an untenable position. The CBS "unimpeachable" source allegation in their initial defense statement was clearly deceptive.
The non - resignation of CBS staff identified as partly responsible appears to be their positioning for a cash settlement.
CBS continually is mismanaging the situation.
Their hope is non coverage of any facts by main stream media. This may be a gift to enhancing the credibility of internet blogs who get it right.