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Michigan Woman Criminally Investigated for Social Media Attacks on Anti-Maskers

JonathanTurley

Sheriff Murphy seemed to acknowledge that he is pushing the legal envelope on this referral but said that he has lost his patience: “We have done our share of these, trying to get some clear understanding of the line for criminal charges vs free speech.

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Michigan Legislators Face Calls For Possible Criminal Charges After Meeting With President Trump On Certification

JonathanTurley

Now, the Michigan Attorney General and others are suggesting that Republicans who oppose certification or even meet with President Donald Trump on the issue could be criminally investigated or charged. In my testimony, I went into historical and legal detail to explain why this theory was never credible.

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A Case of Hope Over Experience: The J6 Referral Falls Short of a Credible Criminal Case

JonathanTurley

There is justifiable anger over these accounts but this hearing was billed as presenting the case for criminal charged. Of course, to raise obvious legal barriers to prosecution today is to invite an Internet flash mob accusing you for being an insurrectionist or fellow traveler. It missed that mark by a considerable measure.