Media Freedom Rapid Response 149d ago

Investigative journalist Emilia Șercan speaks to the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) about the escalating attacks she has faced following her investigation into alleged plagiarism in the PhD thesis of Romania’s Justice Minister. After publishing her findings with PressOne, Șercan became the target of an extensive smear campaign, political attacks, online harassment, and direct death threats. She describes how political actors, media outlets, and influencers amplified accusations of political motivation, and how this environment enabled further intimidation. This interview is part of MFRR’s ongoing work to document and respond to serious media freedom violations across Europe. More info: www.mfrr.eu