Rappler's latest stories on libel cases
Johnny Depp libel case in UK can go ahead – judge
The actor is suing the News Group Newspapers over an April 2018 article in 'The Sun' tabloid, claiming he has been violent to his ex-wife Amber Heard
Maria Ressa, Rey Santos Jr convicted of cyber libel
(4th UPDATE) The court rules only Rappler as a company is not guilty
VERDICT PRIMER: Legal and factual issues in Rappler, Maria Ressa cyber libel case
(UPDATED) Cyber libel is punishable by jail time of 6 months and 1 day to up to 7 years. If acquitted, Maria Ressa faces 7 other criminal charges.
U.N. Rapporteur writes PH court in Rappler case to protect journalism
David Kaye says he hopes his brief will give Judge Montesa 'a greater understanding of the role of journalists and the special protection all Member States must accord'
Maria Ressa 'embraces fear' but hopeful ahead of cyber libel verdict
(UPDATED) An exclusive video interview by Agence France-Presse with Rappler CEO Maria Ressa ahead of a Manila court's judgment on Monday, June 15
Verdict on Rappler, Maria Ressa cyber libel case out June 15
Postponed due to the coronavirus lockdown, judgment day for Ressa and former researcher-writer Rey Santos will take place in a court under quarantine restrictions
Johnny Depp appears in UK court for libel case
The actor has filed a libel case against The Sun newspaper over a 2018 article, accusing him of abusing former wife Amber Heard
Verdict on Rappler, Maria Ressa cyber libel case out April 3
Judge Rainelda Estacio-Montesa finishes trial in just around 8 months – in what could be the quickest libel trial in recent history
Sotto law allows Rappler to protect source in cyber libel case
Judge Rainelda Estacio Montesa sustains the objection of Rappler counsel that the prosecution cannot ask for the source of its confidential information
Keng camp tries to pin down Maria Ressa in Rappler cyber libel case
In insisting Ressa was not involved at all in the story, Rappler editor Chay Hofileña says the CEO does not exercise unilateral editorial control in the newsroom. 'She gets vetoed because we are a democratic organization.'
Manila court to proceed with Maria Ressa cyber libel trial
Judge Rainelda Estacio-Montesa denies Ressa's demurrer to evidence and says Rappler's assertions are better heard in a full-blown trial
Citing lack of evidence, Ressa asks Manila court to dismiss cyber libel case
Rappler, its CEO and executive editor Maria Ressa, and former researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr file a demurrer with Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 46
Manila court allows Rappler to seek dismissal of cyber libel case
Rappler has 10 days to file its demurrer to evidence, after which William Keng's lawyers would have 10 days to reply. The case has progressed expediently so far.
Keng demands P50M in damages in Rappler cyber libel case
Rappler objects to the demand, saying that the charge sheet does not contain damages being sought
Keng gets Peter Lim, Bong Revilla lawyers in case vs Maria Ressa
The prosecution presents letters from PDEA clearing Wilfredo Keng of drug records
Supreme Court affirms jail sentence vs Drilon critic in libel case
Although courts prefer imposing fines over jail sentences in libel cases, the Supreme Court upholds the discretion of the lower courts to put Manuel Mejorada behind bars for 2 to 4 years
Medialdea files new libel, cyberlibel complaint vs Ramon Tulfo
The Executive Secretary files 2 counts of libel and 2 counts of cyberlibel against Tulfo and Manila Times editors for the columnist's July 20 and July 23 articles
Medialdea files libel complaint vs Ramon Tulfo
The spat between the Executive Secretary and the Special Envoy for Public Diplomacy to China escalates
Bikoy posts P10,000 bail for cyberlibel, walks free again
Advincula faces a cyber libel complaint filed against him by Bicolano tycoon Elizaldy Co
Supreme Court increases damages vs Raffy Tulfo in libel case
(UPDATED) The Supreme Court 3rd Division does not impose prison time for Raffy Tulfo and the publisher and editors of Abante Tonite
A look into a libel trial: First witnesses up in Maria Ressa case
A witness testifies to have read the article – a testimony that may seem trivial but is a requisite to proving an element of the crime
Maria Ressa cyber libel case proceeds to trial at Manila court
No settlement is reached between Rappler and complainant Wilfredo Keng
Bicolano tycoon sues Bikoy, Facebook, YouTube for cyber libel
Elizaldy Co and Misibis Bay management are seeking P1.1 billion in damages
Maria Ressa arraigned for cyber libel; SC may be next option
(UPDATED) 'We're talking about it, we'll take a look at it,' says Ressa's lawyer Ted Te on elevating case to the Supreme Court
Ces Drilon on revived libel complaint: ‘It’s absurd’
'For merely participating in a legal internal process mandated by our employer, we could end up in jail for libel,' says the ABS-CBN veteran
QC prosecutor's office recommends filing of libel charges vs Ces Drilon, 2 others
The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office reverses its earlier resolutions dismissing the libel complaints filed by Gretchen Fullido against Ces Drilon, Marie Lozano, and news executive Venancio Borromeo
Manila court defers arraignment of Maria Ressa
(3rd UPDATE) Judge Rainelda Estacio-Montesa also defers the arraignment of ex-Rappler researcher writer Reynaldo Santos Jr to May 17. This will allow both journalists to file a motion for reconsideration on the denial of their earlier motion to quash.
Court junks Ressa appeal, says cyber libel valid 12 years post-publication
(UPDATED) In denying Maria Ressa’s Motion to Quash, the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 46 effectively upholds the justice department's theory that cyber libel’s prescription period is 12 years, instead of one year
Manila court imposes P500,000 travel bond for Rappler’s Maria Ressa
After an urgent motion Thursday afternoon, the court decides to reduce the bond to P100,000 per travel or P300,000 overall
Rappler case can prompt Supreme Court revisit of cyber libel – Ted Te
(UPDATED) ‘Many of those issues [raised against the Cybercrime Act] are coming back...but this time the difference is there are now persons that are charged,’ says former Supreme Court spokesperson and Rappler counsel Ted Te
Newsbreak Chats: Disinformation, elections, and Rappler cyber libel case
The Newsbreak team sits down on Thursday, February 28, to discuss disinformation, efforts to prevent it from spreading, and the Rappler cyber libel case
Dismiss cyber libel case vs Maria Ressa, Rappler – Te, FLAG
Te says the Supreme Court finalized the Cybercrime Law only on April 22, 2014, which means that in February 2014 when the article was supposedly republished, there was no applicable law
[OPINION] Valentine's gift from Willy Keng
There's a new twist to the Keng story
WATCH: Rappler's cyber libel case in a nutshell
Here are key facts about the cyber libel case that businessman Wilfredo Keng filed against Rappler
QC vice mayor Belmonte files libel complaint vs former gov't officials
Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte says ex-PCSO chief Manuel Morato and ex-Davao del Norte congressman Antonio Lagdameo maliciously wrote about a case already dismissed by the justice department
FAQs: What you need to know about Rappler’s cyber libel case
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Rappler's cyber libel case
Maria Ressa charges DOJ with 'selective justice'
‘We will hold government accountable even if it’s bad for business,’ says Rappler CEO Maria Ressa
U.K. 'deeply concerned' by Maria Ressa arrest
'The British government supports a free media,' says British Ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce
Ex-Rappler researcher posts P100,000 bail for cyber libel
Law enforcement authorities do not serve Reynaldo Santos Jr his warrant of arrest
[ANALYSIS | Deep Dive] Maria Ressa case and the big chill
Why the charge against Maria Ressa and former Rappler researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr is unconstitutional
Youth groups call out 'orchestrated attack' against Rappler, media
Calls to defend press freedom echo in different parts of the country, as various groups hold protest actions
In rare move, U.S. stresses need for due process in Maria Ressa case
(UPDATED) The United States, in a rare statement on a domestic controversy, says it hopes the cyber libel case against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa 'will be resolved quickly'
‘We’ll go after you’: DOJ probes threat of NBI agent vs Rappler reporter
The chief of the NBI cybercrime division denies the incident, but the exchange was caught on video
LIST: #DefendPressFreedom rallies after Maria Ressa’s arrest
Here is a running list of rallies by student organizations and various groups to defend press freedom.
TIMELINE: Rappler's cyber libel case
(7th UPDATE) Here's a timeline of events surrounding Rappler's cyber libel case
Canada 'deeply troubled' by Maria Ressa arrest
After the arrest of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, Canada stresses that journalists should be 'free from harassment and intimidation'
Maria Ressa posts P100,000 bail for cyber libel
(UPDATED) The Rappler CEO and executive editor spent the night in NBI custody after a night court judge in Pasay refused to accommodate the posting of bail Wednesday, February 13
Maria Ressa's arrest part of broader gov't campaign, say rights groups
(UPDATED) Human rights groups say the arrest of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is consistent with the repeated threats not just against journalists but also legislators, lawyers, and activists, among others
U.N. special rapporteur condemns detention of Maria Ressa
David Kaye, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, says it is 'simply intolerable' that Ressa remains in NBI custody
Amid Maria Ressa’s arrest, UP Fair 2019 urges: 'Defend press freedom'
The theme of this year's UP Fair is 'Rak N’ Rally', with Ressa originally scheduled to talk about press freedom
