Philippine Nobel winner acquitted of tax evasion
Journalist Maria Ressa who founded the Rappler news outlet is facing multiple charges brought during Duterte’s term
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Journalist Maria Ressa who founded the Rappler news outlet is facing multiple charges brought during Duterte’s term
The dropping of charges against Ressa and Rappler, the news website she founded, is the latest legal victory for the Nobel laureate
(Bloomberg) -- A Philippine court on Tuesday acquitted Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her media company Rappler of tax evasion charges filed during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte, a move that may help but won’t entirely calm concerns over media freedom in one of Asia’s oldest democracies.Most Read from BloombergTrudeau Is Stuck in India With Faulty Aircraft After Hearing Criticism From ModiThe Mighty American Consumer Is About to Hit a Wall, Investors SayTesla and China R
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa was acquitted Tuesday of her final tax evasion charge, in the latest legal victory for the veteran journalist as she battles to stay out of prison.
Pasig court acquits Maria Ressa, Rappler in tax evasion case