The IĠM said on Friday that it had noted “with regret” the comments passed by former minister Chris Cardona on his Facebook wall in which he accused court reporters of maliciously misrepresenting his court testimony.

The IĠM condemned Cardona’s irresponsible comments on journalists who were doing their job. The news reports reflected his testimony and as a former politician he should know better than sounding the dog whistle to instigate hate against journalists.

The IĠM expressed solidarity with court reporters who have the unenviable job of informing people on what happens inside our courts.