Duterte critic faces jail term after libel conviction amid media freedom fears
Maria Ressa heads website known for tough scrutiny of Philippines president
15 June 2020 - 11:02
Manila — The head of a Philippine news website known for its tough scrutiny of President Rodrigo Duterte was convicted of libel on Monday and faces a lengthy jail term in what is being seen as a blow to media freedom in the country.
Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler (www.rappler.com) and a former CNN journalist, was charged with “cyber libel” over a 2012 article that linked a businessman to illegal activities...
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