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18/01/2023 05:06 GMT : Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist cleared of tax evasion

Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist cleared of tax evasion

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Philippines' journalist Maria Ressa cleared of tax evasion, calls verdict win for justice

A Philippine court has acquitted journalist Maria Ressa and news outlet Rappler of tax evasion, in a move hailed as a win for press freedom.

Philippino journalist and Nobel prize winner Maria Ressa has been cleared of tax evasion charges.  The editor of the news website Rappler said the charges against her and her news outlet, Rappler, had been an abuse of power, politically motivated, and designed to stop journalists from doing their jobs.  Ms Ressa has faced a string of criminal charges and investigations and her legal woes are not over.  

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