TobolInfo - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: TobolInfo, Online media

Incident date: August 2, 2023

Attack type:

  • prosecution for violation of the honour, dignity and business reputation; violation of privacy following civil lawsuit

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: Adil Soz

Location: Kazakhstan, Kostanay Province, Kostanay

Additional information:

News agency TobolInfo was a defendant in a civil suit for the protection of honour, dignity, and business reputation of a resident of Kostanay Zh. Kuzhubayeva. The suit was filed in connection with the publication «Bullying of a child in a Kostanay school began with a conflict between a mother and a teacher», published on the website of the media on March 2, 2023. The plaintiff demanded refutation, compensation for moral damage, and representation expenses. On August 2, the court refused to satisfy the claims.

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