Thursday, August 20, 2009

Journalist Prosecuted for Defaming Authorities

The police instituted criminal defamation proceedings against Russian journalist Mikhail Afanasiev over his coverage of a recent accident at the Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Station, which left dozens dead. Afanasiev allegedly stated that the local authorities failed to take necessary measures to rescue possible survivors.

http://lenta.ru/news/2009/08/20/libel/

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