Journalist Arrested for Cyberlibel Vows to Continue Reporting Despite Fear
Veteran journalist Philip Lustre was arrested on cyberlibel charges filed by the husband of the Vice President. Despite admitting fear, Lustre vowed to continue his work to protect freedom of expression.
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