Cops to trolls: Sharing misinformation about school shooting is a crime

[SandEagle]

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/t...rmation-about-school-shooting-crime-1C7648194

On Sunday, when addressing the media on the Sandy Hook massacre, Lt. Paul Vance of the Connecticut State Police warned that anyone posting "misinformation" on the case was committing a crime, and would be investigated "statewide and federally, and prosecution will take place." While it's easy to understand his anger and frustration, any legal action against Internet trolls is unlikely to hold up under the U.S. Constitution, experts say.

freedom of spee..lol. :\

 

[bononos]

Didn't read the link but the police could be referring to malicious postings that are meant to mislead and waste police time.

 

[Genx87]

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/t...rmation-about-school-shooting-crime-1C7648194



freedom of spee..lol. :\

Heh when are they going to head into the newsrooms of the MSM and start the arrests??

 

[SandEagle]

Didn't read the link but the police could be referring to malicious postings that are meant to mislead and waste police time.

so they browse facebook looking for clues? what ever happened to good old fashioned detective work?

 

[EagleKeeper]

so they browse facebook looking for clues? what ever happened to good old fashioned detective work?

Use every tool available to you.:thumbsup:

Just like the ATOT trolls do:thumbsdown:

 

[SandEagle]

Use every tool available to you.:thumbsup:

Just like the ATOT trolls do:thumbsdown:

yes, use every available tools, but don't be a fool and fall for every thing you read on the internet.

btw, is the 2nd part of your comment a thinly veiled personal attack against someone? :\

 

[EagleKeeper]

yes, use every available tools, but don't be a fool and fall for every thing you read on the internet.

btw, is the 2nd part of your comment a thinly veiled personal attack against someone? :\

LEO has to checkout out every piece; only in 20/20 hindsight is it known that the info is worthless.

How can a post in P&N be a personal attack if referencing OT()
Now if one was paranoid or guilty; they might take affront by making a leap of faith.

 

[SandEagle]

LEO has to checkout out every piece; only in 20/20 hindsight is it known that the info is worthless.

How can a post in P&N be a personal attack if referencing OT()
Now if one was paranoid or guilty; they might take affront by making a leap of faith.

hear hear. hopefully JediYoda will read this and finally get the point!

 

[piasabird]

How is this different from what politicians do? They spread misinformation all the time. Our liar in chief should be investigated.

 

[alzan]

Heh when are they going to head into the newsrooms of the MSM and start the arrests??

I would imagine as soon as they get done at Fox, the leaders of mis- and dis-information.

 

[dmcowen674]

Heh when are they going to head into the newsrooms of the MSM and start the arrests??

They need to arrest the misinformation trolls in here.

The courts would be tied up for years.

 

[KB]

Just like yelling fire in a crowded theater is not considered free speech, nor is making up information about leads in a case or falsifying evidence. Fake facebook or twitter posts could be considered evidence or false evidence.

 

[zanejohnson]

this is in direct response to this thread over on abovetopsecret

it's actually kind of crazy, read through it..

http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread908522/pg1

 

[Thump553]

Maybe Lt. Vance is setting up a case against Faux News for misidentifying the shooter.

 

[blackangst1]

Heh when are they going to head into the newsrooms of the MSM and start the arrests??

THIS. I cant think of one major news agency that didnt report incorrect information on this. Its kind of the nature of the beast but sheesh. Chill out Lt. Vance.

 

[halik]

Just like yelling fire in a crowded theater is not considered free speech, nor is making up information about leads in a case or falsifying evidence. Fake facebook or twitter posts could be considered evidence or false evidence.

This. Would be fun to see retard attentionwhores getting some FPMITA experience.

 

[JEDIYoda]

hear hear. hopefully JediYoda will read this and finally get the point!

what are you blabbering about again...more of your trolling diatribe??

 

[OBLAMA2009]

i doubt they can do this, someone needs to tell those nazis we have free speech in this country. when a tv station talks about the identity of the shooter or a second shooter thats legit news

 

[techs]

Actually the cop might be right. Under the Patriot Act aren't things that can be considered to spread fear or apprehension or to interfere with pretty much any type of normal functions fall under the act as terrorism?