I am ready for this to all be over!

You know I like to be honest and keep it real. 

I KNOW the law is on my side, but - for some reason - I am not very hopeful.

I think the judge today will grant my motion to quash in part and deny it in part, which is not what should happen.

The law says a FULL quash is what is appropriate.

People may not agree, but according to the legal definition of a "journalist" - on the federal and state level - I am one.

EVERYTHING Blake Lively is asking of me - to unmask my sources and give her my work product - is privileged. Obtained in my capacity as a working reporter.

Rule 45 EXPLICITLY says that if a subpoena is asking for privileged information, it must be quashed.

And, despite all this... I truly believe anything can happen today.

This is Vegas!

But how the judge rules can affect journalists and YOUR First Amendment rights! All over the country!

This is an overly broad, unduly burdensome, redundant and retaliatory subpoena. 

Last week there were three Lively lawyers in the courtroom against me Representing myself. Pro se. I expect the same to be true today. 

I am prepared. 

I am not hopeful, but my resolve and will to keep fighting is strong. If things don't go my way today - a full quash - I WILL be appealing that decision to the Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals in San Francisco.

Hopefully that step is not needed!

My hope is not strong, but I still have some!

Happy to answer any of your questions in the comments!

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