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Maria Ressa criticizes the US for its rapid decline in institutions and free speech under Trump, comparing it to the Philippines' Duterte era, and highlights the manipulation of public information as a tool for authoritarianism, amid recent media suspensions and political tensions.
Maria Ressa, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner and CEO of Rappler, has been acquitted of a final tax evasion charge in the Philippines. Ressa still faces two remaining legal cases, which she believes were politically motivated by former President Rodrigo Duterte to silence her critical reporting. Ressa and Rappler had previously been acquitted of four other tax evasion charges. Ressa's acquittal strengthens her resolve to continue fighting for press freedom and justice, while appealing against an online libel conviction and challenging a closure order against Rappler.
Maria Ressa, co-founder of the online news site Rappler and a prominent journalist, has been acquitted of a tax evasion charge in the Philippines, marking another legal victory in her battle against multiple charges filed during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte. Ressa, a vocal critic of Duterte, has maintained that the cases against her and Rappler were politically motivated. The acquittal strengthens their resolve as they face two more court cases, including an appeal against a cyber-libel conviction. Ressa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
Maria Ressa, the CEO and co-founder of news site Rappler and a Nobel Peace laureate, has been acquitted of the last tax evasion charge filed against her during the administration of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. This marks a significant legal victory for Ressa and Rappler, as they are now cleared of all five tax-related charges. Ressa's lawyer hailed the acquittal as a win for the Philippines and a strong message to the international business community. Ressa is currently on bail as she appeals a separate cyber libel conviction.