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A Sex Tape was Used to Silence Me

Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova was blackmailed after investigating corruption.

Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova was blackmailed with a sex tape after writing stories alleging corruption by Azerbaijan's leading politicians. She's also spent time in jail on what she says were trumped up charges, but tells Outlook how she stays positive.

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