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Related: About this forumThe Livingston County Sheriff Department has filed a criminal complaint against me related to..
The Livingston County Sheriff Department has filed a criminal complaint against me related to the Twitter posts I made this week about the nurses who publicly spread health misinformation. (THREAD)
I was contacted by a sheriffs deputy this afternoon to notify of the charges pursuant to this Michigan statute: http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(oyqxnnllpevhowoef3qicfl5))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-750-411s
I do not yet have a copy of the report so I cant comment further regarding n the details at this time, but it is a felony if charged and convicted. The case has been forwarded to the Livingston County Prosecutors office for review I am told.
The posts I have made about these nurses and about my local chapter of Moms for Liberty pertain to their public activism of their movement (their word) made in public social media posts and public government meetings.
At no point have I attempted to contact or encouraged others to contact any of the parties involved. I have not approached any of these folks when in a public setting. I have not shared any private information that was not included in their already public posts.
Frankly I am shocked the LCSD would play a role in this naked attempt to undermine my free speech rights guaranteed by the #FirstAmendment Flag of United States and silence dissenters of life threatening public policy measures during a deadly pandemic. Updates to follow!
I was contacted by a sheriffs deputy this afternoon to notify of the charges pursuant to this Michigan statute: http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(oyqxnnllpevhowoef3qicfl5))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-750-411s
I do not yet have a copy of the report so I cant comment further regarding n the details at this time, but it is a felony if charged and convicted. The case has been forwarded to the Livingston County Prosecutors office for review I am told.
The posts I have made about these nurses and about my local chapter of Moms for Liberty pertain to their public activism of their movement (their word) made in public social media posts and public government meetings.
At no point have I attempted to contact or encouraged others to contact any of the parties involved. I have not approached any of these folks when in a public setting. I have not shared any private information that was not included in their already public posts.
Frankly I am shocked the LCSD would play a role in this naked attempt to undermine my free speech rights guaranteed by the #FirstAmendment Flag of United States and silence dissenters of life threatening public policy measures during a deadly pandemic. Updates to follow!
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The Livingston County Sheriff Department has filed a criminal complaint against me related to.. (Original Post)
demmiblue
Dec 2021
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I'm betting that the Michigan ACLU will offer her their services, if needed. n/t
demmiblue
Dec 2021
#5
Trump-supporting Michigan sheriff wants charges filed against woman who criticized anti-maskers
mahatmakanejeeves
Dec 2021
#8
lark
(24,532 posts)1. Hang tough, get an excellent lawyer.
Hope you can easily clear your name of these stupid charges.
Call the ACLU
The Wizard
(13,052 posts)2. Malicious prosecution and/or abuse of process
are subject to legal sanctions.
multigraincracker
(34,825 posts)4. Don't go cheap on the lawyer.
There are some great ones in Ann Arbor.
demmiblue
(38,012 posts)5. I'm betting that the Michigan ACLU will offer her their services, if needed. n/t
multigraincracker
(34,825 posts)6. Great idea, I'd also contact
Debbie Stabenow's office about this.
SharonClark
(10,398 posts)7. Moms for Liberty and half the MI GQP should be cited under this law.
If true, the author should start a GoFundMe account.
mahatmakanejeeves
(62,859 posts)8. Trump-supporting Michigan sheriff wants charges filed against woman who criticized anti-maskers
SpeakerOfTheHat Retweeted
A Trump-adoring sheriff in Michigan is pursuing criminal charges against a Howell woman who called out anti-maskers on Twitter, drawing sharp criticism from legal experts.
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Trump-supporting Michigan sheriff wants charges filed against woman who criticized anti-maskers
Posted By Steve Neavling on Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 3:02 pm
A Trump-adoring sheriff in Michigan is pursuing criminal charges against a Howell woman who called out anti-maskers on Twitter, drawing sharp criticism from legal experts.
Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy investigated the tweets and handed the case over to prosecutors in hopes of initiating charges against Kasey Helton.
Activists and legal experts were aghast at the sheriff's actions, saying he is attacking Heltons free speech rights.
In the tweets, Helton took aim at anti-mask nurses who spread misinformation about COVID-19 and the effectiveness of face coverings at local board meetings.
In one of the tweets, Helton pointed out that one of the self-described registered nurses, who insisted masks collect poop and other bacteria, appears to work at St. Joseph Health. At a Brighton Board of Education meeting, the woman said shes absolutely, unequivocally, 100% against masking our kids.
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Posted By Steve Neavling on Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 3:02 pm
A Trump-adoring sheriff in Michigan is pursuing criminal charges against a Howell woman who called out anti-maskers on Twitter, drawing sharp criticism from legal experts.
Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy investigated the tweets and handed the case over to prosecutors in hopes of initiating charges against Kasey Helton.
Activists and legal experts were aghast at the sheriff's actions, saying he is attacking Heltons free speech rights.
In the tweets, Helton took aim at anti-mask nurses who spread misinformation about COVID-19 and the effectiveness of face coverings at local board meetings.
In one of the tweets, Helton pointed out that one of the self-described registered nurses, who insisted masks collect poop and other bacteria, appears to work at St. Joseph Health. At a Brighton Board of Education meeting, the woman said shes absolutely, unequivocally, 100% against masking our kids.
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