
Acquittal of man who urged violence against Trump puts First Amendment in spotlight
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First Amendment protections prevailed when a former Coast Guard officer was cleared of charges for violent posts about President Donald Trump's death.
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A former longtime Coast Guard officer, Stinson called for someone to "take the shot" in reference to Trump, according to court papers. "Realistically the only solution is violence," Stinson wrote.
Stinson said he "would twist the knife after sliding it into [Trump’s] fatty flesh" and that he "would be willing to pitch in" for a hitman contract.
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