WASHINGTON: A New York Times journalist vowed Thursday to "keep fighting" to protect his source in a leak investigation, as supporters announced 100,000 people signed a petition in his defense.

Reporter James Risen, who faces jail for refusing to reveal his source for leaks about the CIA, spoke at a news conference organized by several press freedom organizations to rally support for his cause.

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