The trial proceeded as normal.
One after another, the defendant reporters also elaborated on the event, and unexpectedly, seven of them proactively admitted to intruding into the emergency department to interview Gu Yu.
However, regarding the allegation of defaming Gu Yu, all seven unanimously claimed that they published the news with the impartiality and objectivity of media professionals.
"Regarding the video I published on the Dou Ying platform, I do not believe I bear criminal responsibility, and there are sufficient provisions showing that I merely bear civil liability,"
"At the same time, my client admits to violating Article 1024 of the Civil Code: Civil subjects have the right to reputation.
But also according to Article 1025 of this code: If a person conducts activities such as news reporting or public opinion supervision for public interest and affects another's reputation in the process, they do not assume civil liability,"
