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Maria Ressa convicted of 'cyber libel': 'If we can't do our jobs, your rights will be lost'

Guardian, 15 Jun 2020
Maria Ressa, the head of Philippines news website Rappler, known for critical reports about president Rodrigo Duterte, has been found guilty of 'cyber libel' charges. ‘We are meant to be a cautionary tale, we are meant to make you afraid’, Ressa said during a press conference after the verdict. ‘Don’t be afraid because if you don’t use your rights you will lose them’. Ressa has claimed that charges are a form of harassment due to her website's critical reporting of Duterte's war on drugs.
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