فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Tetouan Primary Court has decided to prosecute the owner of a Facebook page, described as a “blogger,” while he remains at liberty. His trial session has been set for May 21st on charges of unlawfully impersonating a “journalist” and defaming individuals and institutions.
The decision to prosecute follows a number of complaints received by the relevant authorities regarding the aforementioned Facebook page. These complaints explicitly accused the page owner of conducting systematic smear campaigns targeting authorities, insulting public officials, and engaging in extortion practices.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office based its decision on the findings of preliminary investigations conducted by the security services, which suggested the validity of the accusations against the individual. It is worth noting that the Press and Publication Law strictly regulates the conditions for obtaining the title of “journalist” and criminalizes the unauthorized impersonation of this title due to the potential for misleading public opinion and exploiting trust.
This case comes in the context of increased scrutiny of content published on social media and the prosecution of individuals who use these platforms to spread false news, defame others, or impersonate illegal titles for personal gain or to harm institutions and individuals.
The upcoming trial session is expected to see the presentation of evidence and defenses by the concerned parties, after which the judiciary will issue its final decision in this case, which has sparked widespread debate at the local level.
