Mississippi Today is appealing the judge's decision with the Mississippi Supreme Court, arguing that the order is unconstitutional. But, Ganacheau writes, the appeal is "politically perilous," with four of the court's justices having been appointed by the former governor himself.

The reporter who won a Pulitzer Prize for exposing the Mississippi welfare scandal involving Brett Favre could be punished for not revealing her sources. The post Reporter Who Broke Brett Favre Welfare Scandal Could Face Jail Time for Not Giving Up Confidential Sources: Report first appeared on Mediaite.