Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto facing 'dire consequences' - lawyers
Lawyers for Rui Pinto, the whistleblower behind the 'Football Leaks' scandal, state that he faces significant risks after the termination of his security program. Pinto has been under protection since 2020.
Why it matters
The case raises questions about the protection of whistleblowers who expose corruption in high-profile industries like professional sports.
Pinto "was informed on Wednesday that the special security programme he has benefited from since August 2020 would end on October…
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