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Society 3 years ago

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Defamation case proceeds against two rights activists despite calls for reform

Activists and scholars are questioning the government’s commitment to free speech as the police press ahead with an online defamation case against two human rights defenders under a law that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has said should be reformed.

Academia 3 years ago

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Will 4G leadership bring in real changes to Singapore?

What Singapore needs is to discuss, debate but also to research what are considered taboo issues by the PAP.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy faces defamation trial

Rainsy, 73, was targeted with two separate complaints by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and his son-in-law and deputy national police chief, Dy Vichea, over Facebook posts dating back to 2019.

Academia 3 years ago

Why Muslim countries are quick at condemning defamation

Muslim countries are quick at condemning defamation – but often ignore rights violations against Muslim minorities.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Depp lawyers wrap up cross-examination of Amber Heard

Lawyers for Johnny Depp wrapped up their grilling of his ex-wife Amber Heard on Tuesday after seeking to portray her as the aggressor in their volatile relationship.

People 3 years ago

Amber Heard says 'love of my life' Johnny Depp was abusive when drunk

Heard, taking the witness stand in the defamation suit filed against her by Depp, recounted the heady early days of their relationship for the jury and the later instances of alleged physical abuse.

People 3 years ago

Johnny Depp in starring role at defamation trial

During three days on the witness stand, the three-time Oscar nominee has sought to convince a jury that the allegations of domestic abuse made against him by Heard are untrue and have destroyed his career.

People 3 years ago

Johnny Depp grilled about drug, alcohol use at defamation trial

Heard's lawyer Ben Rottenborn spent more than five hours seeking to undermine the credibility of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star before the seven-person jury hearing the suit in Fairfax County Circuit Court.