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Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist found guilty of cyber libel

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In a case seen as a test of the Philippines’ media freedom, journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of cyber libel.

She has denied the charges and claims they are politically motivated. A former writer for her news site, Rappler, was also convicted.

Both have been released on bail pending appeal, but could face six years in prison.

Press freedom advocates say the trial is aimed at silencing critics of President Rodrigo Duterte.

But the President and his supporters have accused her, and the site, of reporting fake news

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