Judge halts attempt to stop movie critical of Mexican courts

In a test of free expression, a Mexican court has reversed a judge’s order to halt screening of a movie that exposed injustices in the country’s criminal court system.

The documentary — “Presumed Guilty” — recounted the case of a man convicted twice of murder, even though there was little evidence to support the prosecution.

The showings were halted after a witness to the case asserted that his depiction in the award-winning movie violated his privacy.

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  • Freedom of Speech, Civil Rights and Human Rights has just one a point in Mexico and thanks to an enlightened and honest Mexican Judge.

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