In a truly desperate move, CNN host Chris Cuomo brazenly stated that reading the leaked emails is “illegal”, going out of his way to “remind” viewers that “possessing” them is a crime. Reaction, as you might have imagined was swift, and not just from WikiLeaks: conservative media stalwart Matt Drudge had some harsh words for the network and Cuomo’s absurd claim.

CNN, you are wrong. Once released and broadcast thru the press it becomes public knowledge therefore making it free and legal to view and subject for public opinion. Try again…