As a journalist, the idea that I would jeopardize the safety of a fellow reporter is deeply upsetting on a level that's difficult to describe.
In reporting the story about Evan's release, I worked hand in hand with my editors to adhere to editorial standards and guidelines. At no time did I do anything that was knowingly inconsistent with the administration's embargo or that would put anyone involved at risk.
Reporters don't have the final say over when a story is published or with what headline. The chain of events here could happen to any reporter tasked with reporting the news.
According to the New York Times, multiple news organizations had knowledge of the prisoner swap before it happened, under the condition that the organizations could not publish the news until the prisoners were safely out of Russian hands and in U.S. custody.
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