High-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa says the libel charge that could see her jailed next week is a government ploy to intimidate all critical voices, but she refuses to be silenced and still holds out hope of winning.Ressa admitted being scared ahead of Monday’s verdict that could see her sentenced for up to 12 years, but also continued to speak defiantly.“I’ve been the cautionary tale: be quiet or you’re next … that’s part of the reason why I have been targeted,” said Ressa, 56, the…
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