The recent $16 million legal settlement reached between CBS News and former President Donald Trump marks a significant moment in the ongoing tension between a former administration and major media outlets, frequently characterized by Trump as a “war on the press.” Disclosed on July 2, this substantial agreement, while not […]
Tag: Press Freedom
From Trump to Newsom, litigious politicians declare open season on news orgs
A troubling new chapter is unfolding in American politics, marked by an escalating trend where prominent political figures, from former President Donald Trump to California Governor Gavin Newsom, are increasingly deploying defamation lawsuits as a strategic weapon against major news organizations. This aggressive legal posture has sent a ripple of […]
News leaders talk attacks on press freedom
A recent high-level panel discussion featuring an esteemed cohort of news leaders underscored deeply unsettling trends concerning concerted attacks on press freedom, a fundamental pillar of democratic societies globally. The gathering served as a critical forum to address the escalating array of challenges confronting independent journalism, ranging from pervasive digital […]
Government warned cuts to journalism training ‘weaken civic fabric’
A recent governmental decision to discontinue supplementary funding for journalism training courses has ignited significant concern and criticism across the media landscape, with prominent figures warning of profound implications for democratic society and the very integrity of the nation’s civic fabric. This move, which alters long-standing education policy regarding specialized […]
French sportswriter sentenced to prison for ‘glorifying terrorism’ in Algeria
A contentious verdict from Algeria has sent shockwaves through international media and human rights circles, as a French sportswriter has been controversially sentenced to seven years in prison for allegedly ‘glorifying terrorism.’ This severe conviction stems from an interview the journalist conducted with a soccer official accused of having ties […]
Political reporter caught off guard by Trump’s latest ‘odd move’ in court
In a legal move that has left many observers scratching their heads, Donald Trump has once again engaged in a puzzling maneuver, dismissing his lawsuit against veteran polling expert Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register, only to swiftly refile it in a different court. This development, characterized by Politico’s […]