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Mexican journalist wins asylum in El Paso court after epic 15-year case
EL PASO, TX, March 18 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the news today that Mexican journalist Emilio Gutierrez Soto has been granted asylum in an El Paso courtroom after an epic 15- year struggle filled with appeals, detention, and the constant threat of deportation. “Our hearts are full to hear the news that Emilio Gutierrez Soto has finally been granted asylum. Chased from his country by death threats over his reporting, Emilio arrived in the United States legally…
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National Press Club statement on the ongoing targeting of journalists for their coverage of the Israel-Hamas war
WASHINGTON, March 19 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the ongoing targeting of journalists for their coverage of the Israel-Hamas war: “The killing, beating, and jailing of journalists in the Gaza Strip who are seeking to shed light on a news story of immense local, regional, and global importance must end now. The latest outrageous attack on the free press occurred on March 18 near Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City where journalists, including a team from Al Jazeera,…
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Russia Again Extends WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s Detention
WASHINGTON, March 26 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on today’s decision by a Russian court to extend the detention of the Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich beyond one year until June 2024. “When Evan Gershkovich was unjustly detained a year ago this week, Russian officials were quick to say ‘he was caught red-handed’ breaking the law. They made it seem as if the case were a slam-dunk. Nothing could be further from the truth. “Under Russian law, prosecutors are…
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Statement on the One Year Anniversary of Evan Gershkovich’s Imprisonment in Russia
WASHINGTON, March 29 – National Press Club President Emily Wilkins marks the 1-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s wrongful detention in Russia with a video message:
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National Press Club Statement on Extended Detention for Alsu Kurmasheva of RFE/RL
Radio Free Europe editor Alsu Kurmasheva has been detained since October 2023 in Russia. Photo: Pangea Graphics (RFE/RL) WASHINGTON, April 1 — Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on a Russian court’s extension of the detention of U.S. journalist Alsu Kurmasheva. “Alsu Kurmasheva committed no crime. Yet she has been unjustly detained and forced to live in horrific conditions while her pre-trial has been delayed yet again to June 5. “Adding to our concern are Alsu’s…
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National Press Club Statement on Israel’s Vote To Block Al Jazeera
WASHINGTON, April 1 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and, Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the decision by the Israeli government to block Al Jazeera from broadcasting to Israeli citizens. “We object to the announced decision by the government of Israel to block the news programing of Al Jazeera from reaching Israeli citizens. We furthermore object to any potential decision to order the shuttering of Al Jazeera bureaus in Israel. “The people of Israel are in the midst of a critical debate about the…
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National Press Club Statement on Terry Anderson
WASHINGTON, April 17 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the death of former Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson. “We were saddened to learn of the death today of Terry Anderson, who had a distinguished career in journalism for the Associated Press, and who was held hostage in Lebanon for nearly seven years while reporting there. Mr. Anderson was a frequent visitor to the National Press Club after his release and shared much about his experience in remarks at…
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Today: World Press Freedom Day Events at National Press Club
Updated May 1
News Advisory: Below are National Press Club World Press Freedom Day events that take place on May 3. World Press Freedom Day has always been important to the mission and purpose of the Club. In 2011 – the only year where WPFD took place in the United States – it was held at the National Press Club. 9 a.m. EDT Event: National Press Club news briefing to provide updates and status of cases of U.S. journalists: Austin Tice, Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva. When: Friday, May 3 at 9 a.m. EDT Where: National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC, 13th Floor Who: Debra Tice,…
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Press Club leaders express alarm at backslide in domestic press freedoms amid new report
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2024 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the new ranking of the United States in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index. “We are deeply alarmed by the weakening of the press freedoms in the United States. The downgrading of the U.S. to 55th among nations in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index is a sad marker of the deteriorating conditions for journalists and news organizations in the U.S. as we enter a critical election season. “The U.S. should be a…
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China Again Delays Verdict In Case of Journalist Yuyu Dong
WASHINGTON, May 3 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the decision by China to delay the verdict in the case of journalist Yuyu Dong. “We understand from sources that China has again delayed the verdict in the case of journalist Yuyu Dong, who is being tried on charges of espionage. The verdict date has now been extend to June 27, 2024. “Dong attended his secret trial in July 2023, which lasted 5 hours but produced no verdict. Since then the court has repeatedly…
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