# TrialWatch

> Free legal aid and trial monitoring for journalists facing criminal prosecution in 40+ countries.

**Source:** https://fieldwork.news/tools/clooney-trialwatch
**Official site:** https://cfj.org/trialwatch/
**Category:** legal

## Who it is for

Journalists, human rights defenders, and democracy advocates facing criminal trials anywhere in the world.

## Editorial take

TrialWatch has secured releases and reduced charges for journalists in Morocco, Nigeria, and Peru — this is real legal firepower backed by the Clooney Foundation, not a helpline.

## Best for / not for

**Best for:** Journalists facing criminal prosecution abroad. Trial monitoring, fair-trial assessments, diplomatic advocacy, and international court intervention.

**Not for:** Civil disputes, defamation suits, or domestic US press freedom cases. TrialWatch selects cases based on severity and strategic impact — not all requests can be accommodated.

## Pricing

- **Pricing:** Free
- **Free option:** yes

## Ownership & business

- **Owner:** Clooney Foundation for Justice
- **Funding model:** Philanthropy
- **Business model:** Nonprofit
- **Built for journalism:** yes

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