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Journalists are being jailed for ‘fake news,’ and critics blame Trump
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A record 262 journalists were jailed in 2017 simply for doing their work, according to a report published Wednesday by the Committee to Project Journalists. That figure is higher even than last year’s historic peak of some 259 journalists behind bars.
The nonprofit’s annual census found that, of those arrested, an astonishing 21 were arrested on “false news” charges. Others have been jailed for vague “anti-state” charges.
In an era of regular “fake news” accusations from Donald Trump, many have pointed a finger at the president for exacerbating the situation.
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Journalists are being jailed for ‘fake news,’ and critics blame Trump
A record 262 journalists were jailed in 2017 simply for doing their work, according to a report published Wednesday by the Committee to Project Journalists. That figure is higher even than last year’s historic peak of some 259 journalists behind bars.
The nonprofit’s annual census found that, of those arrested, an astonishing 21 were arrested on “false news” charges. Others have been jailed for vague “anti-state” charges.
In an era of regular “fake news” accusations from Donald Trump, many have pointed a finger at the president for exacerbating the situation.
More about Donald Trump, Journalists, Fake News, Committee To Protect Journalists, and Press Freedom
RT owner forced to register as a foreign agent in the U.S., and Russia vows revenge
The company that owns Moscow-based media outlet RT just registered as a foreign agent with the U.S. Department of Justice.
T&R Productions, LLC filed paperwork under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) registering as an agent for a Russian…