there is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. - Maria Ressa

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there is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice.

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About Maria Ressa

Maria Angelita Ressa, (born October 2, 1963) is a Filipino-American journalist and author. Before leaving to run the Philippine online news website Rappler, she was a lead investigative reporter in Southeast Asia for CNN. Together with Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, she was awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for "their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace."

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Native Name: Maria Angelita Ressa
Alternative Names: Maria Angelita Aycardo Ressa Maria A. Ressa
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