Trump Megadonor Escalates Campaign Against Freedom of The Press
If billionaire Steve Wynn prevails, it would potentially open the floodgates to libel lawsuits against reporters, editors, producers, and news media
Press Freedom
US Judge Upholds First Amendment, Dismisses Lawsuit Against Palestine Chronicle
The lawsuit was brought by a former Israeli hostage.
Deported Palestinian American Journalist Says Swiss Ministry Of Defense Agents Tried To Interrogate Him
"And that’s the moment I thought, does anyone know I’m here? I had no idea what was going on outside.”
Police In Switzerland Ban Then Detain Palestinian American Journalist
In an act of repression, Zurich police detained Palestinian American journalist and author Ali Abunimah to block him from delivering a lecture
Making A Mockery Of Freedom Of The Press
In US Court, Asheville Blade Journalists Sue Over Illegal Arrests
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A news co-op in North Carolina and two journalists convicted of trespassing offenses filed a federal lawsuit alleging that their constitutional rights were violated
Jury Finds US Military Contractor CACI Guilty Of Abu Ghraib Torture
The verdict marked the first time that any U.S. military contractor was held liable for torture during the "war on terrorism."