A Philippine court sentenced journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio to 12 to 18 years in jail on charges that media advocates call fabricated; she is expected to appeal (Jason Gutierrez/New York Times)
Jason Gutierrez / New York Times:
A Philippine court sentenced journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio to 12 to 18 years in jail on charges that media advocates call fabricated; she is expected to appeal — Frenchie Mae Cumpio and her former roommate were convicted of financing terrorism and sentenced to up to 18 years in prison.