Justice Department sought search warrant for electronic communication of Fox News reporter in connection with leak investigation . Investigation focused on Justice Department contractor who may have been in contact with reporter . Search warrants and subpoenas can be different . The reporter has never been found and as of late 2009 , the government apparently had no business going after him . Attorney General Eric Holder has come under criticism for Justice Department handling of the case .
Justice Department sought search warrant for electronic communication of Fox News reporter in connection with leak investigation . Investigation focused on Justice Department contractor who may have been in contact with reporter . The reporter has never been found and as of late 2009 , the government apparently had no business going after him . Attorney General Eric Holder has come under criticism for Justice Department handling of the case .