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politics-and-policy58 minutes ago

FBI searches WaPo reporter’s home in leak probe spurring press-freedom concerns

The FBI executed a search warrant at the home and devices of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson as part of a leak investigation tied to a Maryland system administrator accused of handling classified reports. The Post says Natanson is not a target, but the move has drawn sharp criticism from press advocates and underscores concerns about government intrusion into reporters and the handling of classified information.

via Axios|
#fbi#journalist#leak-investigation
world26 days ago

Bangladesh Faces Unrest and Violence Following Student Leader's Death

Mobs in Bangladesh torched the offices of major newspapers, Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, amid political unrest following the death of a youth leader, highlighting a severe crisis for press freedom and government stability. The violence, linked to political tensions and accusations of bias, resulted in journalists being trapped and the newspapers missing editions for the first time in decades, raising concerns about the interim government's ability to control mob violence.

via Reuters|
#bangladesh#media-attack#press-freedom
media-and-journalism1 month ago

Media Failures in Holding Power Accountable in 2023

The article criticizes the blurring lines between advertising, public relations, and journalism, highlighting how media outlets are increasingly influenced by billionaires and political interests, which compromises their role in holding power to account. It emphasizes the importance of independent journalism, exemplified by the Guardian, in defending free speech and truth against corporate and political manipulation.

via The Guardian|
#journalism-ethics#media-and-journalism#media-integrity
world1 month ago

Jimmy Lai Convicted in Landmark Hong Kong National Security Trial

Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy activist and former media mogul in Hong Kong, was convicted under China's national security law for conspiring with foreign forces to endanger security, in a trial seen as a blow to press freedom and judicial independence in Hong Kong. Lai faces a potential life sentence, with international reactions calling for his release and criticizing the verdict as a threat to free expression.

via CBS News|
#hong-kong#jimmy-lai#national-security-law
world2 months ago

Kansas County to Pay $3 Million and Apologize for Newspaper Raid

A Kansas county agreed to pay over $3 million and issue an apology for a 2023 raid on a small-town newspaper, which involved seizing reporters' equipment and was widely condemned. The raid was based on allegations of unlawfully obtained driving records, but the incident led to the resignation of the police chief and multiple lawsuits. The settlement emphasized an acknowledgment of wrongdoing and aimed to deter similar actions in the future, highlighting ongoing threats to press freedom.

via CNN|
#apology#kansas#lawsuit
law-and-justice2 months ago

Kansas county to pay $3 million over newspaper raid

A Kansas county agreed to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit over a controversial law enforcement raid on a small-town newspaper, which sparked national debate about press freedom and civil rights violations. The raid was later found to be unjustified, and the police chief involved resigned and faces trial. The settlement aims to acknowledge the wrongful actions and the stress caused to the newspaper's owners.

via Politico|
#civil-rights#kansas#law-and-justice