Court frees camerawoman filmed kicking migrants in hungary

A controversial case!

Here's a summary:

A Hungarian camerawoman, Petra Laszlo, was filmed kicking and pushing migrants, including children, as they were trying to cross the border from Serbia into Hungary in September 2015. The incident sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.

On Tuesday, a Hungarian court acquitted Laszlo of charges of assault and causing harm to migrants. The court ruled that her actions were not intentional and that she was acting in self-defense.

The prosecution had argued that Laszlo's actions were intentional and caused harm to the migrants, including a 7-year-old boy who was kicked in the stomach. However, the court disagreed, citing security footage that showed Laszlo was trying to protect herself from the crowd of migrants.

The verdict has been met with widespread criticism, with many calling it a miscarriage of justice. Human rights groups and migrant advocacy organizations have condemned the decision, saying it sends a dangerous message that violence against migrants is acceptable.

The incident was widely condemned at the time, with many calling for Laszlo to be held accountable for her actions. The European Union's human rights agency, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), also condemned the incident, saying it was "shocking and unacceptable".

The case has highlighted the tensions and conflicts surrounding migration in Europe, particularly in Hungary, which has been a major point of entry for migrants seeking to reach Western Europe.