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Maria Ressa: Philippines Nobel winner acquitted of last tax evasion case

2023-09-12 04:51
Filipina journalist scores another legal win in cases filed under Rodrigo Duterte's term.
Maria Ressa: Philippines Nobel winner acquitted of last tax evasion case

Nobel laureate Maria Ressa has been acquitted in the last of five tax evasion cases filed against her in the Philippines, in what is being hailed as a win for press freedom.

"You got to have faith," the beaming journalist told reporters gathered outside a Manila court.

All five cases were...