Charges filed against fourth Raajje TV journalist
Adam Zareer, a videographer at the privately-owned station, was served summons yesterday to appear for a first hearing next Sunday. He is accused of obstructing police duty during an anti-government protest on March 25 last year.
13 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM
Amid mounting concern over press freedom in the Maldives, a fourth journalist at the opposition-aligned Raajje TV is facing trial on a charge of obstructing law enforcement officers.
Adam Zareer, a videographer at the privately-owned station, was served summons yesterday to appear for a first hearing at the criminal court next Sunday. He is accused of obstructing police duty during an anti-government protest on March 25 last year.
The Prosecutor General’s office has also filed charges against Wisam in connection with the incident. He has been ordered to appear in court on Sunday, too. If convicted, the pair could be fined MVR12,000 or sentenced to six months in jail.
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