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In reply to the discussion: Four arrested after images of Trump and Epstein projected on to Windsor Castle ahead of president's visit [View all]
Emrys
(8,930 posts)13. IANAL, but I'll be surprised if they can make those charges stick if it ever makes it to court
It's hard to disagree with a Led By Donkeys spokesperson quoted in The Independent:
"My colleagues were arrested for malicious communications, which seems ridiculous, because we’ve done 25 or 30 projections before, no-one’s ever been arrested,” the spokesperson told the PA news agency on Wednesday.
“In fact, sometimes the police have just watched while we’ve done it.
“So suddenly, because it’s Trump, you get this reaction, which is surprising, disappointing and very heavy-handed from police.
“I think they’ve been arrested for embarrassing Donald Trump,” the spokesperson added.
“It’s because Donald Trump’s got a very thin skin. They’re protecting his ego.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/thames-valley-police-led-by-donkeys-trump-windsor-castle-windsor-b2828211.html
“In fact, sometimes the police have just watched while we’ve done it.
“So suddenly, because it’s Trump, you get this reaction, which is surprising, disappointing and very heavy-handed from police.
“I think they’ve been arrested for embarrassing Donald Trump,” the spokesperson added.
“It’s because Donald Trump’s got a very thin skin. They’re protecting his ego.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/thames-valley-police-led-by-donkeys-trump-windsor-castle-windsor-b2828211.html
Other grounds for the arrest may include embarrassing the security services, but that's not reported as appearing on the charge sheet, nor is it an offence in itself, much as some might wish it to be.
The legislation they appear to be held in custody under would be the Malicious Communications Act (1988), which applies in England and Wales. It should be noted that they're currently only being held on "suspicion" of malicious communications.
It's in no way clear how the projections meet the legal criteria of a set of messages which is "indecent or grossly offensive; or threatening; or contains information which is false or believed to be false" or intended to "cause distress or anxiety" (intent is one of the keys to prosecution under this legislation).
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Four arrested after images of Trump and Epstein projected on to Windsor Castle ahead of president's visit [View all]
muriel_volestrangler
Sep 2025
OP
Psychopaths usually blame others of the crimes they themselves are committing.
Irish_Dem
Sep 2025
#33
I can't love what they're doing nearly enough - especially the channel 4 lie debunking thing
Alice B.
Sep 2025
#12
There's another thread somewhere, I think, that includes a discussion about that
Alice B.
Sep 2025
#34
This one? I didn't read the whole way through to see if a viable source for US viewing was offered but this is the one..
Alice B.
Sep 2025
#37
I love the Brits! From what I've heard this morning, the reason they're hiding Trump at Windsor Castle is
Vinca
Sep 2025
#10
IANAL, but I'll be surprised if they can make those charges stick if it ever makes it to court
Emrys
Sep 2025
#13