A far-right Twitter influencer was found guilty in a New York federal court of spreading misinformation to Hillary Clinton supporters ahead of the 2016 presidential election
A far-right Twitter influencer was found guilty in a New York federal court Friday of spreading misinformation to Hillary Clinton supporters ahead of the 2016 presidential election, in a case involving a rare federal charge and a legal test of free speech on social media.
The U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn charged Mr. Mackey in 2021 with conspiracy against rights, which makes it illegal to suppress or intimidate individuals from enjoying their constitutional rights, including voting. He pleaded not guilty. His lawyer said Mr. Mackey never intended the memes to be taken seriously and his Twitter posts qualified as political speech and satire protected under the First Amendment.
A lawyer for Mr. Mackey said they are optimistic that the verdict will be overturned on appeal. A federal judge set Mr. Mackey’s sentencing for Aug. 16.
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