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May 29, 2012: UK prosecutors decide not to charge The Guardian's Amelia Hill for illegally obtaining information in the phone-hacking scandal. The case reveals deep collusion between Britain's press, politicians, and police. The Guardian welcomes the decision, emphasizing the importance of press freedom amidst the ongoing investigation into Rupert Murdoch's News of the World.
May 29, 2012: Former Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a media ethics inquiry, revealing his strategic decision to manage rather than confront Britain's media tycoons. Blair discussed the influence of Rupert Murdoch's press and the challenges faced during his tenure, including the fallout from the Iraq invasion and the News of the World phone hacking scandal.
May 29, 2012: Colombian rebels release proof of life for French journalist Romeo Langlois, held captive for a month. Langlois, a France 24 reporter, is expected to be freed soon, with a delegation including the ICRC and former senator Piedad Cordoba dispatched to secure his release.
May 25, 2012: Police arrested a News International employee as part of an investigation into the bribery of public officials. The arrest is linked to Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper arm and is part of ongoing probes into illegal activities and phone hacking.
May 24, 2012: British journalist Jeremy Paxman revealed that Piers Morgan, former Daily Mirror editor and current CNN host, showed him how to hack into voicemails in 2002. The phone hacking scandal, which has implicated Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, continues to unfold with new allegations.
May 23, 2012: Kassim Mohamed and Sami Mahdi will receive the 2012 Knight International Journalism Awards for their courageous reporting on Somali pirates and violence against women in Afghanistan. The awards, presented by the International Center for Journalists, honor journalists making a significant impact globally.
May 22, 2012: A man armed with grenades and ammunition was arrested at Radio House in Abuja while attempting to enter during a news conference with two Nigerian ministers. The suspect, John Akpapu, claimed the weapons belonged to his late brother, a policeman.
May18, 2012: Former Times editor Harry Evans told a UK media inquiry that Rupert Murdoch sowed the seeds of the phone hacking scandal by forcing respected newspapers into a "Faustian bargain" with powerful politicians. Evans criticized Murdoch's influence on journalistic standards.
May18, 2012: Egyptian vice police arrested Baligh Hamdy, owner of ElTet TV station, for allegedly operating without a license, inciting licentiousness, and facilitating prostitution. ElTet broadcasts belly dancing videos and ads for sexual enhancement products.
May 17, 2012: The body of Honduran radio journalist Angel Alfredo Villatoro was discovered in Tegucigalpa on May 15, following his kidnapping on May 9. The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for a thorough investigation into his murder and emphasizes the urgent need to address the cycle of violence and impunity against journalists in Honduras.
May 16, 2012: Rebekah Brooks, a close ally of Rupert Murdoch, was charged with conspiring to obstruct a police investigation into the phone hacking scandal involving Murdoch's media empire. The charges include removing and concealing evidence. This development comes amidst growing scrutiny of Murdoch's operations and personal connections.
May 14, 2012: Jamal Muhtaseb, publisher of Gerasanews.com, has been released on bail after three weeks in custody. He faced charges of "anti-regime sentiment" following his article alleging misconduct by royal officials and interference by King Abdullah II's office. Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists have condemned his detention as a violation of free speech.
May 13, 2012: Five journalists were killed in Indonesia when a jetliner crashed into Mount Salak during a demonstration flight. The victims included Femi Adi of Bloomberg Market, Dody Aviantara and Didik Nur Yusuf of Angkasa magazine, and Ismiyati Sunarto and Aditya Sukardi of Trans TV. Authorities believe all passengers on the flight perished.