In the latest legal victory for the Philippine Nobel Peace laureate, veteran journalist Maria Ressa was acquitted of tax evasion charges, CNN reported on Tuesday citing news site Rappler.
Manila [Philippines], July 9 (ANI): Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney will lead a legal team defending Philippines journalist Maria Ressa who has been repeatedly indicted this year on charges of tax evasion and cyber-libel.
Manila [Philippine], March 30 (ANI): Vocal critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and a high-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was arrested here on Friday at the airport.
Manila [Philippines], Mar 29 (ANI): Maria Ressa, Executive Editor at Philippines based investigative new site named Rappler, was arrested once again on corruption charges by the authorities at Manila Airport on Friday.