Philippine journalist Maria Ressa denies tax evasion charges
by Guardian staff and agencies from on (#560HA)
Editor of Rappler news site, known for scrutiny of president Rodrigo Duterte's controversial policies, faces several government lawsuits
Maria Ressa, one of the Philippines' most prominent journalists, has pleaded not guilty to tax evasion charges in a case she has described as a form of harassment.
Ressa, named a Time Magazine Person of the Year in 2018 for fighting media intimidation, is facing several government lawsuits that have caused international concern about hounding of journalists in the Philippines.
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