Prevent Guatemalan Investigative Journalist from Serving Jail Time
Last week Raul Figueroa Sarti was sentenced to one year in prison for alleged copyright infringement. Figueroa is a well-known, human rights-focused journalist in Guatemala.
Figueroa was sentenced to prison for publishing a photo on the cover of a book, supposedly without the permission of the photographer. His prosecution appears baseless given that the photographer reportedly consented to use of the photo and was given credit for it on the book cover.
Figueroa is an important journalistic voice in Guatemala, regularly publishing groundbreaking works on human rights violations. It is vitally important that journalists, such as Figueroa, not be subjected to unjust prosecutions and be allowed to continue their important work promoting human rights.
Take action now to urge Guatemala's Attorney General to support Figueroa's appeal against his conviction and to support media independence in Guatemala.
http://action.humanrightsfirst.org/campaign/Figueroa/
Source: Human Rights First, Defender Alert Network
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Joycey Berry Canton, NC @ 05:55PM PT Aug 18
Thank you for making the pledge "Prevent Guatemalan Investigative Journalist from Serving Jail Time"
Thank you for choosing to make your voice heard. Please encourage your friends to do the same!
Kactus Kat Peoria, AZ @ 08:42PM PT Aug 17
I continue to fear for all these journalists who push the "boundaries" to get their story. We must respect other countries - no matter what their laws are, and we must learn to stay within our safe zones - even if that doesn't always make us follow our hearts.
Just *C* Mosheim, TN @ 05:37AM PT Aug 14
Pledge fulfilled Aug 14!
Thanks for initiating this, Alan!
Alan Haggard San Diego, CA @ 09:23PM PT Aug 13
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