Journalist

Two Convicted in Connection with Assassin’s Plot Against Maltese Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

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VALLETTA, Malta — Two men were convicted on Tuesday for their roles in the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, whose 2017 death shocked the nation and drew international condemnation. The jury’s decision marks a significant development in a long-standing investigation into one of Europe’s most high-profile murder cases. The jury found Vincent Muscat and George Degiorgio guilty of providing the bomb that killed Caruana Galizia as she drove near her home in Bidnija. The explosive device detonated, killing her instantly and triggering a public outcry that has reverberated across Malta and beyond. Throughout … Read more

Tommy Robinson Faces Jury Trial Over Allegations of Journalist Harassment

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LONDON, England — Tommy Robinson, a prominent right-wing activist, is scheduled to stand trial after he pleaded not guilty to allegations of harassing two journalists. The trial comes amid heightened scrutiny of Robinson’s actions and the ongoing debates surrounding freedom of expression and press freedom in the UK. Robinson, who has frequently been a controversial figure due to his anti-Islam views, is accused of intimidating the journalists while they covered a case involving a gang of men convicted of sexual exploitation. The incident reportedly occurred outside a court in the northern town of Leeds in … Read more

Arkansas Journalist Dale Ellis Shares Insights from the Federal Courthouse: A Career Spanning Decades in Reporting

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Dale Ellis covers federal courthouse proceedings in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he reports on significant criminal and civil issues affecting residents. He has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since January 2018, initially based in Pine Bluff before shifting to his current focus in January 2021. Ellis began his journalism career in 1998 at the Heber Springs Sun-Times, where he served as both a reporter and columnist. He has extensive experience in various capacities, having held the position of managing editor at the Searcy Daily Citizen and the Wynne Progress. His background also includes work in … Read more

Judge Dismisses Ex-Mississippi Governor’s Lawsuit Against Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist

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Jackson, Miss. – A lawsuit filed by former Mississippi Governor Ronnie Musgrove against Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jerry Mitchell was dismissed by a federal judge, marking a significant development in a high-profile legal battle. The suit, which originated over alleged defamatory statements in articles and social media posts related to the governor’s administration, was tossed out on grounds of insufficient evidence to support the claims of defamation. Musgrove, who served as governor from 2000 to 2004, brought the case against Mitchell following a series of investigative reports that scrutinized various administrative decisions made during his tenure. … Read more