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DBDude t1_j9u1eeo wrote

Reply to comment by Jaedos in Fourth Circuit: Individuals Have a First Amendment Right to Livestream Their Own Traffic Stops by mepper

It can be done, especially by the targets of undercover journalists. It really depends on whether the prosecutor doesn't like the message.

And yes, it was retaliation. But the laws are written so broadly that it was easy to do. Had to go way up to get this crap stopped.

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choicesintime t1_j9uqp03 wrote

Are you a cop? You are literally defending retaliation

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DBDude t1_j9uujp8 wrote

No, I'm complaining the law is written so broadly that it invites such retaliation.

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rshorning t1_j9wh3sv wrote

You missed his argument. The law as written is unjust and violates the first amendment, but still can be interpreted to apply in this situation if a prosecutor wants to press charges.

If a judge buys that the law should be enforced and you agree that you indeed record the cop without their permission, that law applies.

Yes, stupid logic but that is how absurd the law can get if written too broadly.

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