Sean Parnell & The Washington Post

Sean Parnell: As the Chief Pentagon spokesman, Sean Parnell>>> has publicly defended the United States — United States Department of Defense>>>'s escort policy, stating it is lawful and designed to protect national security. He is a named defendant in the lawsuit.

The Washington Post: The Washington Post was the first to report on the United States — United States Department of Defense's decision to bar journalists from its press office, playing a role in disseminating information about the event.

Sean Parnell: Chief Pentagon spokesman who defended the policy publicly.

The Washington Post: One of the news outlets that declined to sign the new Pentagon rules.

Sean Parnell: Sean Parnell, Chief Pentagon Spokesman, is named as a defendant in The New York Times lawsuit and has publicly defended the new media rules.