NBI probes own agents over alleged violations on Ressa arrest 122 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Jeffrey DamicogThe National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has begun investigating allegations that its agents have committed violations when they arrested Rappler executive Maria Ressa. NBI Director Dante Gierran has informed the Department of Justice (DOJ) that the Bureau’s Internal Affairs Division (AID) will be conducting the probe. Gierran made the move after Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra ordered the NBI to look into the allegations of violations. However, NBI agents have been accused of curtailing press freedom when they prevented Rappler staff members from taking videos of her arrest.

Source: Manila Bulletin February 19, 2019 11:26 UTC