Though he lives in Arlington, Virginia, McGovern had to return to New York for a court appearance on Feb. 4. There, the judge granted what's called an "adjournment in contemplation of dismissal," meaning that the charges will go away if McGovern doesn't commit any new offenses. Advised by his pro bono attorney, Moira Meltzer-Cohen, McGovern accepted the offer, rather than extend the legal fight over what appeared to be a First Amendment issue.
But perhaps what should alarm Americans the most is that the New York Times and other major media in New York City see nothing newsworthy about a citizen being silenced, roughed up and arrested for simply hoping to ask the esteemed David Petraeus a question.
[For more on this topic, see Consortiumnews.com's "Petraeus Spared Ray McGovern's Question", "Stifling Dissent on the Upper East Side," and McGovern's "A Pointed Letter to Gen. Petraeus."](Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).
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