The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression strongly condemns the court order threatening journalist Justin Brake with arrest for covering the peaceful occupation of Muskrat Falls.The group says that, "The order is a clear violation of freedom of the press and an unacceptable assault on the public’s right to know. It must be rescinded immediately."
Brake, a reporter for The Independent, was named in a court order issued on Monday, October 24, by Supreme Court of Newfoundland Justice George Murphy. The order came at the request of Nalcor.
Also named are 21 individuals occupying the Muskrat Falls site, as well as "any other persons found unlawfully occupying the project site." The order allows the Sheriff to take the individuals listed into custody until they appear for a contempt of court hearing.