Viktor Sofroni

Affiliated media: Cuvântul, ImpulsTV, Journalist, Director

Incident date: August 15, 2018

Attack type:

• Defamation, spreading libel about a media worker or media outlet

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Media Azi

Location: Moldova, Rezina

Additional information:

Police in Rezina brought a criminal case for hooliganism in relation to the journalist Victor Sofron, and in July the public prosecution service classified the case, including accusations of breaking competition law and of "wilfully spreaking false information". The journalist risks being fined.