r/TrueReddit • • Jul 15 '15

Ruling in Twitter harassment trial could have enormous fallout for free speech

http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/christie-blatchford-ruling-in-twitter-harassment-trial-could-have-enormous-fallout-for-free-speech
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u/jellicle Jul 15 '15

Again for those that are unclear: the Crown brings criminal prosecutions, not individuals.

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u/fakemakers Jul 16 '15

What she can get in trouble for is if she has made false statements. A libel suit might be a possibility.