Justice Department subpoenaed Associated Press phone records as part of leak probe . AP CEO says sweeping seizure done in secret has sources nervous about talking to AP . The subpoena was issued after the news organization published a story on Friday that revealed details from an internal investigation into whether reporters leaked classified information to reporters. Investigation centered on leak of classified information about terror plot .
Justice Department subpoenaed Associated Press phone records as part of leak probe . AP CEO says sweeping seizure done in secret has sources nervous about talking to AP . Justice Department has defended handling of the matter , saying it was thorough . Investigation centered on leak of classified information about terror plot .