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Vietnamese bloggers deny charges, third in leniency bid
Source: BBC
Two well-known bloggers in Vietnam accused of spreading anti-government propaganda have denied the charges, their lawyers have told the BBC, while a third has asked for leniency.
Nguyen Van Hai and Ta Phong Tan say they are not guilty of disseminating anti-state information and materials.
However the third blogger, Phan Thanh Hai, admitted the charges.
All Vietnamese media outlets are under state control. The trio are now in custody awaiting trial.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17727373
