Everyone has the right to freely express and disseminate their opinion in word, writing and image, as well as to obtain information from generally accessible sources without hindrance. Freedom of the press and freedom of reporting through radio and film are guaranteed. A censorship does not take place.
Article 5 of the Basic Law has been in force since May 24, 1949 and is an elementary part of our free basic order.
Nevertheless, celebrities keep trying to undermine freedom of the press and prevent reporting.
BTC-ECHO should also bow to the will of a celebrity. IT girl Sophia Thomalla (32) had advertising for them GSB Gold Standard Pay Ltd. made. The company is behind the G999 coin, a supposedly highly innovative cryptocurrency.
After BTC-ECHO reported about it, the 32-year-old tried to wring a so-called cease and desist letter from BTC-ECHO.
The new girlfriend of tennis ace Alexander Zverev (24) wanted BTC-ECHO to refrain from writing in the future: “Focus on dubious project G999: What is Sophia Thomalla advertising for?” and: “The German IT girl Sophia Thomalla has been promoting a questionable crypto project since December.” In case of violation, BTC-ECHO should pay penalty.
BTC-ECHO lawyer Severin Riemenschneider from the Media office: “It’s remarkable to want to ban coverage of something documented with publicity photos. This is an encroachment on the freedom of the press.”
BTC-ECHO was not intimidated and sued the trash TV presenter for encroaching on the freedom of the press.
Almost a week ago, the responsible press chamber of the Frankfurt district court found in a judgment that Sophia Thomalla’s claims against BTC-ECHO did not exist.
BTC-ECHO lawyer Severin Riemenschneider: “Ms. Thomalla has probably realized that the requested cease-and-desist declaration violates freedom of the press. After all, their promotional photos with the CEO of G999 could be viewed publicly. Then why shouldn’t the media be allowed to report on it?”
A victory for freedom of the press – and that’s what we’re celebrating today!
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