Court Dismisses Cybercrime Charges Against Journalist Agba Jalingo, Upholding Press Freedom

A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed the cybercrime case filed against Agba Jalingo, the publisher of CrossRiverWatch. Jalingo had been charged with cybercrime offenses, but the court has now ruled to discharge and acquit him of these charges. This decision comes after previous reports of Jalingo being remanded over alleged defamation of character. The dismissal of the cybercrime case is seen as a victory for press freedom and the protection of journalists in Nigeria.

Citations:

[1] https://www.thecable.ng/court-dismisses-cybercrime-case-against-agba-jalingo/

[2] https://www.thecable.ng/court-remands-agba-jalingo-over-alleged-cybercrime/

[3] https://thebossnewspapers.com/2024/07/08/court-discharges-acquits-journalist-agba-jalingo-of-cybercrime-charges/

[4] https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/518632-court-dismisses-terrorism-charges-against-nigerian-journalist-agba-jalingo.html

[5] https://dailypost.ng/2024/07/08/court-acquits-nigerian-publisher-of-cybercrime-charge/