High-profile Indian investigative journalist convicted of raping colleague

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The conviction overturns his initial acquittal — This highlights the complexity and controversy surrounding high-profile cases, potentially affecting legal procedures.
Tejpal's involvement with Tehelka magazine — Questions the credibility and safety culture within investigative journalism circles. Fique de olho
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Tarun Tejpal, ex-editor of Tehelka magazine, was initially acquitted in 2021 in case that drew nationwide attentionAn Indian court has convicted a high-profile former editor of an investigative news magazine of raping a junior colleague, overturning his acquittal in a case that drew nationwide...

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