Earlier this week The Agonist received a cease and desist letter from an international law firm representing Isabella’s family. For background, Isabella's web log ". . . she's a flight risk." can be found here. In substance the letter demanded that The Agonist turn over any names or identifying information of sources for the Isabella story as well as remove any related material.

After consulting with legal counsel The Agonist believes that there is no basis whatsoever for releasing the names or other identifying information of any sources at any time for any reason. The Agonist will, therefore, not release any such information. Furthermore, no information, posts or stories regarding Isabella or her site will be altered or removed from The Agonist at any time.

A reproduction of the letter can be found here. The Agonist has removed portions of the letter in order to protect the anonymity of Isabella and her family.