Court Affirms Terror Conviction of Journalists Cumpio, Domequil; Legal Counsel Seeks Reversal

A Tacloban court has affirmed the terror conviction of community journalists Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil, prompting their legal counsel to announce intentions to appeal the decision and seek its reversal.

28 Mar, 07:54 — 28 Mar, 15:20

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This story is significant as it involves the conviction of journalists under anti-terrorism laws, raising concerns about press freedom and human rights in the Philippines. The case highlights the challenges faced by community journalists and the potential for legal frameworks to be used against media practitioners.

Key entitiesFrenchie Mae Cumpio Marielle Domequil Julianna Agpalo Reporters Without Borders (RSF)Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

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What sources agree on

A court has affirmed the terror conviction of journalists Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil
Legal counsel for Cumpio and Domequil intends to seek a reversal of the conviction
Human rights groups are decrying the court's decision

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to secure Frenchie Mae Cumpio's release

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Julianna Agpalo is the legal counsel for Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil

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Legal counsel intends to avail of all appropriate remedies under the law to seek the conviction's reversal

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) renewed its call for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to secure Cumpio's release

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RapplerMostly Factual158d ago

Groups decry court order affirming Cumpio, Domequil’s terror conviction

'We intend to avail of all appropriate remedies under the law to seek its reversal,' says Julianna Agpalo, Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil's legal counsel

By John Sitchon

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inquirerMostly Factual157d ago

Group seeks release of journalist in terrorism financing case

MANILA, Philippines — Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has renewed its call for President Ferdinand R.Marcos Jr. to secure the release of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio who was convicted of financing terrorism. RSF made the appeal after the Tacloban Regional Trial Court Branch 45 affirmed its ruling in convicting Cumpio for financing terrorism and as

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First report: Rappler · 28 Mar, 07:54|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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Rappler28 Mar, 07:54First to report

Groups decry court order affirming Cumpio, Domequil’s terror conviction

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inquirer28 Mar, 15:20Latest update

Group seeks release of journalist in terrorism financing case

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Court Affirms ConvictionPrior to March 28 morning

A court issued an order affirming the terror conviction of journalists Cumpio and Domequil.

Legal Counsel's ResponseMarch 28 morning

Legal counsel for the journalists announced their intention to appeal the decision.

Advocacy Group CallsMarch 28 afternoon

Human rights groups, including RSF, decried the decision and called for the journalists' release.

Court Affirms Terror Conviction of Journalists Cumpio, Domequil; Legal Counsel Seeks Reversal

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Groups decry court order affirming Cumpio, Domequil’s terror conviction

Group seeks release of journalist in terrorism financing case

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Groups decry court order affirming Cumpio, Domequil’s terror conviction

Group seeks release of journalist in terrorism financing case

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