World Aug 28 Myanmar military court sentences journalist to life in prison, editor says By Grant Peck, Associated Press
World Mar 29 Russian journalist who covered Navalny’s trials is jailed in Moscow on charges of extremism Russian journalist Antonina Favorskaya, was arrested earlier in March as part of a crackdown on dissent in Russia. She is to remain in custody pending an investigation and trial on charges of extremism. By Associated Press
World Jul 03 U.S. ambassador visits detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy on Monday was allowed to visit Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been behind bars in Russia since March on charges of espionage. By Associated Press
World Jun 22 Moscow court denies U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich’s appeal to be released The Wall Street Journal reporter must remain in jail on espionage charges until at least late August. By Associated Press
World Apr 13 Russia may consider prisoner swap after trial of detained U.S. reporter Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told Russian state news agency Tass on Thursday that talks about a possible exchange could take place through a dedicated channel that Russian and U.S. security agencies established for such purposes. By Associated Press
Mar 31 Biden tells Russia to release American journalist: ‘Let him go’ By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden is urging Russia to release Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich, whom the country’s security service arrested on espionage charges — allegations the newspaper denies. Continue reading
Nov 12 Myanmar court sentences U.S. journalist to 11 years in jail By Grant Peck, Associated Press A court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced U.S. journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in prison with hard labor, the maximum penalty under three charges, despite calls by the United States and rights groups for his release. Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 7:48 Why the Nobel Peace Prize was won by 2 journalists, and what that means for press freedom By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran The Nobel Committee often likes to make a statement when it awards the Nobel Peace Prize every year, and 2021 is no different. Two journalists, one from the Philippines, the other from Russia, were recipients — at a time when… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 4:21 Paul Whelan and Maria Ressa, Americans held abroad, convicted in controversial trials By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran Two Americans held overseas have been convicted in controversial court cases. In Russia, former Marine Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years in prison after a trial the U.S. ambassador to Russia called “a mockery of justice.” In the Philippines,… Continue watching
Jan 22 Indonesia detains American journalist over visa regulations By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press An American journalist is facing up to five years in an Indonesian jail and a fine on charges of violating immigration regulations. Philip Jacobson of California is accused of conducting journalistic activities not permitted by his business visa. Continue reading