Seems like the "shield" protecting journos from jail is getting a bit worn these days. Martin Bashir, who joined ABC from the BBC recently, has refused to answer questions in Santa Maria Co. and could face jail time.

In an age where at least CBS is looking to get rid of troublesome employees, you think Bashir's new employer's got his back on this one? Fishbowl looked and looked all over the ABC website and found not one reference to Martin's Last Stand. Hmm... Feel the company loyalty embracing you yet, Marty?

Prediction: If he doesn't recant? Then it's as our old friend Elvis Costello said once: "Let'im dangle."