Press Releases
National Press Club Statement on Unjust Reincarceration of Journalist José Rubén Zamora
November 15, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, 117th President of the National Press Club, on today’s court ruling ordering journalist José Rubén Zamora to return to jail in Guatemala. “We are deeply troubled by the decision of an appeals court to order the re-incarceration of…
Read MoreVerdict in National Security Case of Dong Yuyu Expected Thursday Evening
November 15, 2024
A Beijing court is expected to announce a verdict in the national security trial of journalist and Nieman Fellow Dong Yuyu on Thanksgiving evening according to sources familiar with court proceedings. The trial itself was completed in July 2023 and Dong Yuyu has been held since then with no verdict…
Read MorePress Briefing on Resumption of Jimmy Lai’s Trial, Nov. 20 at 9:00 a.m
November 1, 2024
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club News Advisory: Event: Press Briefing on the National Security trial of Jimmy Lai, former publisher of Apple Daily. When: 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20 Where: National Press Club, 13th Floor, National Press Building, 529 14th Street NW…
Read MorePress Club Statement On Sentencing in Jeff German Murder Case
October 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 – Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the sentencing of Robert Telles for the murder of journalist Jeff German. “Today’s sentencing marks a decisive victory for press freedom and a salient reminder that violence against journalists…
Read MorePress Club Statement on Death of Ukranian Journalist Victoria Roshchyna
October 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the reported death of Ukranian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, who was detained in Russia. “We are saddened to hear of the tragic death of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, while being…
Read MoreStatement by Debra Tice Marking Oct. 7 Anniversary of Hostage Taking by Hamas
October 7, 2024
Washington, Oct 7 – One year after the Oct 7 attack by Hamas, the following statement from Debra Tice, the mother of Austin Tice, a journalist held hostage in Syria, was released by The National Press Club. “On the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, my heart goes out to the hostages and to…
Read MoreNational Press Club: Prominent Cambodian Journalist Must Be Released, Charges Dropped
October 7, 2024
WASHINGTON, October 7 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on the arrest and detention of award-winning Cambodian journalist Mech Dara, who is renowned for his investigations on corruption, human trafficking, and illegal scams. Dara won the U.S. State…
Read MoreMoment of Silence For Jamal Khashoggi At National Press Club Oct. 2
October 2, 2024
News Advisory: Today, Oct 2 at 5:30 pm in the Zenger Room of the National Press Club there will be a moment of silence for Washington Post Opinions contributor Jamal Khashoggi to mark the 6th anniversary of his brutal murder by Saudi government officials. Jamal was lured to the Saudi Embassy in…
Read MoreChinese Government Extends Detention of Journalist Yuyu Dong to December 27
September 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2024 – Following is a statement by National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the Chinese government’s decision to extend detention for journalist Yuyu Dong – a former Nieman Fellow -- being held in jail in Beijing. “We have recently learned that Chinese journalist Yuyu…
Read MoreDebra Tice to Speak At High-Level Event in NYC on Monday
September 28, 2024
News Advisory Debra Tice, the mother of Austin Tice, the U.S. journalist and Marine veteran being held in Syria, will speak at an important high-level event Monday at the Western Grand Central in New York. Her remarks will follow those of U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres who will be…
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