NEW : The column 's author says he misunderstood his meaning . El ##ba says the judge 's ruling violates free speech rights . ` ` We have defended the right to silence , '' Correa 's attorney says . A judge rules that $ 1 million must be paid to journalists .
NEW : The column 's author says Correa misunderstood his meaning . El Universo says the judge 's ruling violates free speech rights . `` We have defended the right to honor , '' Correa 's attorney says . A judge rules that $ 40 million must be paid to Correa .