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According to the police officer who questioned Mas'ud, the facility was "well run", the prisoners were not restrained and there were no signs of torture or coercion.

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She says she got frustrated with the lengthy investigation process, which she believes gave him plenty of opportunity for coercion and control.

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The real question is whether the public, Congress and courts will back institutions that protect media independence from coercion.

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Brazil's chief prosecutor has charged the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro with coercion, according to an official statement on Monday.

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“The law is clear: competition, not coercion, should decide what news channels Americans can watch. By leveraging its must-have status, Fox has blocked new voices, suppressed consumer choice, and extracted excess profits.”

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