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https://cpj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Russia20alert20fakenews20screenshot203.7.2019.jpg750452New York, March 7, 2019--The Committee to Protect Journalist today called on Russia to drop proposed legislation advanced in the country's parliament that would allow courts to jail and fine people who use the internet to spread "fake news" or disrespect government officials and state symbols, including President Vladimir Putin. The bills would also allow…