By now you've probably heard that Judith Miller, the intrepid New York Times reporter who went to jail to protect a source's identity, has "retired" from the Times. As part of her "retirement" deal, Miller was allowed to publish a letter in the paper's letters section, which you can read on her website.
As one of the small number of people who defended Miller from detractors throughout this ordeal, I have mixed feelings about this anti-climactic conclusion. Miller says she quit, amongst other reasons, because she had "become the news, something a New York Times reporter never wants to be." I'm sure she got a great severance package and I'm sure she'll clear her name in due course; being off the Times' payroll will give her greater liberty to do that. But I can't help but think this move allows her enemies to claim victory -- at least a partial one. Anyway, I'm sure we'll be hearing lots from Judith Miller in the coming months and years.
# posted by Adam Daifallah : 1:24 PM
