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Associated Press: CBS, CNN don’t appeal tape release in Academy sex assault case

The AP reports:

CBS and CNN have let a 72-hour window lapse to appeal a military judge’s order releasing un-aired interview footage of a woman at the center of a sexual assault case.

Jennifer Zeldis, a military judiciary spokeswoman, confirmed Tuesday that neither network gave notice of an appeal during the window.

Attorneys for Joshua Tate, a former U.S. Naval Academy football player charged with sexual assault, wanted the footage, saying it is relevant to preparation for his March trial.

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