In news from the Philippines, the founder of the independent news site Rappler has returned to the country despite facing an arrest warrant on tax evasion charges. Maria Ressa was in the United States, where she received multiple press freedom awards when she and her organization were indicted in what is widely viewed as an attack against the press by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. On Monday, Ressa posted bail and vowed to continue reporting.
Maria Ressa: “I am not a criminal. I have been a journalist my entire life. I will continue to hold the government accountable.”
Maria Ressa is due to appear in court later this week. Click here to see our recent interviews with Maria Ressa.