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Jun 22

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Journalist Maria Ressa on an ‘ominous’ global pattern of threats against news media

On June 15th, a court in the Philippines convicted one of the country’s most prominent journalists, Maria Ressa, of cyberlibel. Advocates for press freedom quickly called the trial unfair, arguing it is part of a larger crackdown by Filipino President…

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Jun 16

U.S. offers muted concern over press freedom after journalists convicted in Philippines

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

A one-sentence State Department statement titled “On Press Freedom in the Philippines” and released on Tuesday nearly 48 hours after a Manila court pronounced the convictions may raise new questions about the U.S. commitment to supporting press freedom abroad.

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Jun 15

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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,…

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Jun 15

Philippine journalist convicted of libel and sentenced to 6 years

By Jim Gomez, Aaron Favila, Associated Press

An award-winning journalist critical of the Philippine president was convicted of libel and sentenced to jail Monday in a decision called a major blow to press freedom in an Asian bastion of democracy.

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Feb 06

Brazil judge rejects hacking accusation against journalist Glenn Greenwald

By Mauricio Savarese, David Biller, Associated Press

A judge in Brazil has dismissed accusations that U.S. journalist Glenn Greenwald was involved in hacking phones of officials, following weeks of criticism that his prosecution would infringe on constitutional protections for the press.

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Feb 03

After NPR dust-up, Pompeo defends press freedom abroad

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

In Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan over the weekend and again on Monday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo raised human rights issues, including freedom of the press, with his interlocutors and denied any double-standard was at play.

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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.

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Jun 19

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Khashoggi’s brutal murder was a ‘state killing,’ special rapporteur says

The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey's Saudi consulate last October changed Saudi Arabia’s global image and tainted its relationship with the U.S. Now, a United Nations panel has released a report detailing how Khashoggi was killed and…

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Sep 16

Myanmar protesters call for release of two jailed journalists

By Michael D. Regan

Journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were each sentenced to 7 years in prison in Myanmar earlier this month, verdicts that received immediate condemnation from the international community.

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Mar 11

‘Fake news’ smear takes hold among politicians at all levels

By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press

It's become ubiquitous as a signal to a politician's supporters to ignore legitimate reporting and hard questions, as a smear of the beleaguered and dwindling local press corps, and as a way for conservatives to push back against what they…

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