Jeff Jarvis explains how a blogger has been jailed in the Land of the Free for not revealing his sources. He videoed some protesters (dissidents?) and the authorities demanded that he hand over his film and testify before a jury. He refused. His mum has now taken over writing his blog. At least the Chinese Government will be hearted by the news that it is not alone in locking up bloggers.
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