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It is no surprise that media outlets linked to the 'defiance' network resort to smear campaigns and skepticism campaigns at every pivotal judicial or political juncture. It's equally unsurprising that they have turned their media attacks towards distinguished attorney general, Judge Ahmad Rami Al-Haj.
The historical and judicial political landscape of Lebanon teaches us a clear and essential truth: when defiant media begins to attack a judge, and elaborate tangled tales regarding their appointment or associations, it's a clear signal that the judiciary is functioning well, and the judge stands in the right.
The Strategy of Defamation and Slander
This media complex employs a constant strategy of demonizing and confounding independent judges by spreading verbal rumors and misinformation. They weave Hollywood-style scenarios alleging that top judicial appointments occur through clandestine deals in backrooms or under the patronage of certain media and political figures, with the sole aim of undermining credibility and coercing the judge into submission before they even assume their duties.
The Unerring Compass
The fierce attacks and pre-packaged accusations disseminated through one outlet after another, without any legal or administrative basis, serve as the latest testament to Judge Al-Haj's integrity and independence.
The Defiance faction is only comfortable with judges who yield to its agenda, close sensitive files, or align with its political and judicial battles. Any judge who remains impartial, guided by the law and professional conscience, untouched by intimidation or populism, becomes a legitimate target for their media machine.
In Conclusion:
The attempts to undermine the premier judicial position and question its legitimacy through flimsy narratives will only strengthen the resolve and confidence of the Lebanese public and judicial community. The media onslaught from the defiant is not a sign of weakness or flaws in the career of Judge Ahmad Rami Al-Haj; rather, it’s a testament to vitality and confirms that justice still has defenders against attempts at domination and oversight.