Argentinian journalist waiting to fight President Milei in court after deepfake pornography bullying scandal
Journalist Julia Mengolini, founder and director of radio station Futuröck, caught widespread attention last summer after suing Argentinian President Javier Milei and more than 20 people connected to his administration, accusing them of “unlawful association, embezzlement of public funds, coercive threats,” and “public incitement to hatred.” A judge has yet to take up the case, Mengolini told CPJ….
Croatian government minister Ivan Šipić targets journalist Ante Tomić in online attacks
New York, October 9, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Croatian authorities to condemn the October 5 online attacks against columnist Ante Tomić made by Ivan Šipić, Minister of Demography and Immigration, and ensure journalists can safely do their jobs without fear of reprisal in the country. “We are concerned by Minister Ivan Šipić’s rhetoric targeting columnist…