Punitive criminal libel charge against Samoan journalist draws flurry of criticism

Pacific Media Watch A punitive defamation charge filed against one of Samoa’s most experienced and trusted journalists last week has sparked a flurry of criticism over abuse of power and misuse of a law that has long been heavily criticised as outdated. Talamua Online senior journalist Lagi Keresoma, who is also president of the Journalists … Continue reading Punitive criminal libel charge against Samoan journalist draws flurry of criticism