AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Cambodia’s Supreme Court upheld treason convictions and 14-year prison terms for two journalists over Facebook posts tied to border clashes, drawing fresh criticism that courts are being influenced to curb independent reporting. Legal Threats to Journalists: In the US, Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge is back at the Supreme Court after a contempt order that could cost her $800 a day unless she reveals sources. Online Safety & Speech: Illinois lawmakers passed a Children’s Online Safety Act requiring age verification and limits on harmful content for minors, while tech groups warn it will face First Amendment fights similar to Ohio’s. Anti-SLAPP Wins: Montana signed HB 292 to speed dismissals of SLAPP suits and shift attorneys’ fees to plaintiffs if cases are thrown out. NATO Summit Crackdown: Turkey detained 225 people ahead of the Ankara NATO summit, including journalists and an LGBT+ outlet editor, with prosecutors alleging links to terrorism. Media Industry Moves: Stars and Stripes ombudsman Jacqueline Smith sued the Pentagon after being fired, alleging retaliation over editorial independence. Global Journalism Initiative: The IACHR launched the Rickey Singh Initiative to boost credibility, independence and quality in journalism across the Americas.
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