Still, many Peruvian journalists expressed concern that the intimidation would lead to self-censorship.
Some Western journalists and commentators have expressed similar views.
Privileged to say anything, the journalist then expresses amazement that anyone in power actually listens and cares.
Several journalists with whom I spoke expressed the uneasy feeling that something was obviously wrong.
He attacked journalists, who, he said, "express their power by destroying things, because it takes a hell of a lot longer to build something."
The journalists expressed frustration, though; in how other court cases were reported.
Political commentators and journalists have expressed an equally bipartisan outrage.
Not a single journalist can express himself freely.
Through the Internet, all journalists can express themselves freely and get in touch with the public.
After months of criticism, many journalists now express a sense of almost vindication.