NYC Journalist Arrested while Working, Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Police arrested Amr Alfiky, a photo editor at ABC News and a contributor to Reuters and NYT, as he was filming the street arrest of another individual.
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New Laws Obstruct Investigative Journalism in Puerto Rico
Journalists told CPJ that the laws make it harder for them to obtain public documents, speak with government officials, and trust the available data.
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Masked Individuals Shoot Journalist’s Home in Argentina
Walker told CPJ that he covers local politics and has recently written about the licensing of nightclubs in the area.
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Cuban Reporter Charged with Illegal Possession of Journalistic Equipment
Cuba is one of the most hostile environments for the press in the world, and ranks among CPJ’s 10 Most Censored Countries.
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Dominican Journalist Faces Defamation Trial for Corruption Report
If found guilty, Zapete could face up to six months in prison and a fine of up to 20,000 Dominican pesos ($375).
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Brazilian Prosecutor Should Drop Charges against Glenn Greenwald
Brazilian authorities should immediately drop charges against Intercept Brasil editor Glenn Greenwald and refrain from prosecuting journalists…
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Brazil Charges Journalist Glenn Greenwald over Leaked Phone Messages
Federal prosecutors in Brazil on Tuesday charged US investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald with cybercrimes, including hacking officials cellphones.
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Masked Attackers Ransack Chilean Newspaper, Destroy Equipment and Set Fires
Chilean authorities should immediately investigate an attack on the daily newspaper El Mercurio de Antofagasta and bring those responsible to justice.
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Colombian Magazine Alleges Military Spied on its Journalists
Colombian authorities should undertake an in-depth and transparent investigation into allegations that the military illegally spied on journalist…
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Police Beat, Detain Journalists Covering Protests in São Paulo
“Every year, journalists covering protests in Brazil face harassment, obstruction, & violence by the police, and it seems that 2020 will be no different”.
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