Journalists and politicians rally around Diego Cabot after 'notebooks of bribes' testimony

The "notebooks of bribes" trial continues to be a focal point in Argentina, and the testimony of journalist Diego Cabot has drawn significant attention and support from his peers. Cabot, who spent over 12 hours on the stand, faced intense questioning regarding the origins of the crucial notebooks that formed the basis of this sprawling corruption investigation. It is deeply concerning to see a journalist, who bravely pursued a story of national importance, subjected to what many are calling an attempt to 'break' him. Colleagues from various media outlets have rallied around Cabot, using social media to voice their solidarity and condemn the prolonged interrogation as a tactic to undermine his credibility and the integrity of his reporting. This situation underscores a worrying trend where those implicated in corruption cases may resort to attacking the messengers. The defense's strategy appears to be shifting from challenging the evidence to discrediting the journalist who brought it to light. This is not merely a legal battle; it is a fight for the role of a free press in uncovering truths that powerful figures may wish to keep buried. The solidarity shown to Cabot reflects a broader concern within the Argentine press corps about the pressures faced when investigating sensitive issues.

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What we have here is called a trial game. They want to smear the journalist, weaken him, try to make him contradict himself in some of his answers, try to show that there was a direction towards prosecutor Stornelli so that he would file the complaint because they want to break the main evidence.