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Number of imprisoned journalists is second-highest on record

Clip: 12/21/2013 | 2m 57s

Over 200 journalists are imprisoned globally, making 2013 the second worst on record.

Over 200 journalists are being detained for their work around the world, making 2013 the second-worst year on record for journalists in prison, according to the most recent report by the Committee to Protect Journalists. John Larson speaks with Robert Mahoney, Deputy Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists for more on the story.

12/21/2013 | Rating NR

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