Journalist gets one year sentence for defamation
The court of appeal of Rabat condemned Wednesday, Anas Tadili, director of the weekly "Akhbar Al Ousboua " to one year in prison and a fine of 10,000 Dhs (around US $ 1,111).
Tadili was prosecuted for defamation, slander against a member of the government and the broadcast of false information likely to undermine public order.
"Akhbar Al Ousboua" had published two articles last March 26 and April 9, containing statements that involved "contempt of a government member."
The court of first instance had condemned Tadili to six months in jail and a fine of 5000 Dhs (around US $555).
