08 Mar MPM Secures Landmark Victory for Freedom of the Press in Puerto Rico

In a significant legal victory for press freedom in Puerto Rico, MARINI PIETRANTONI MUÑIZ LLC successfully represented El Vocero de Puerto Rico before the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico in the landmark case of José R. Izquierdo II v. Enrique (Kike) Cruz et al., CC-2023-0005.

On March 6, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in favor of El Vocero, affirming the applicability of the reporter’s privilege in Puerto Rico. This historic decision upholds journalists’ First Amendment rights and their ability to protect the confidentiality of their sources, a cornerstone of investigative journalism.

Our firm is incredibly proud to have represented El Vocero de Puerto Rico in this landmark case. This victory underscores the importance of protecting the First Amendment and the role of a free press in a democratic society like our island. This ruling will profoundly and positively impact investigative journalism and the public’s right to information.

Read the Supreme Court’s decision in its entirety HERE