Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Celerity

(52,093 posts)
16. even if overturned this & many other things like it (mass firings of reporters, etc) will produce a HUGE chilling effect
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 02:10 PM
Sep 15

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

What did she do that was actually against the law? Justice Brandeis Sep 15 #1
Charges: TheProle Sep 15 #3
That doesn't answer the question AT ALL. Heidi Sep 15 #7
She was arrested on those charges, so it exactly answers the question. TheProle Sep 15 #10
NO. It doesn't say what she DID. It says what arresting officers CLAIM she did. (nt) Heidi Sep 15 #11
Allegedly, for "shoving several people" Daveigh Sep 15 #17
Obviously. (nt) Heidi Sep 16 #18
The video shows her, "crime"... Lightly touching a MAGA hat JCMach1 Sep 16 #21
Agree. This is why relying on initial charges is ultimately unwise Heidi Sep 16 #25
But he screamed out "She assaulted me" TexasBushwhacker Sep 16 #32
Not disagreeing with her actions, but does it warrant getting kicked JCMach1 Sep 16 #35
It shouldn't TexasBushwhacker Sep 16 #39
I also agree with that... We have organized fascist trolls JCMach1 Sep 16 #41
That's how arrests work Greg_In_SF Sep 16 #23
I know very well how arrests work. Heidi Sep 16 #26
What exactly is the concern? Greg_In_SF Sep 16 #28
Good grief. Read the thread. Heidi Sep 16 #33
So we agree 100% Greg_In_SF Sep 16 #34
Lots of things happen all day, every day. That doesn't make those events just. Heidi Sep 16 #38
If she is found innocent Greg_In_SF Sep 16 #40
No, its not... but it IS the district attorney's job to elect not to prosecute and dismiss the matter outright. Moostache Sep 16 #37
Thank you for sharing that experience. Heidi Wednesday #45
Translation orangecrush Sep 16 #22
There have Greg_In_SF Sep 16 #24
As usual Free speech for me but for thee in Texas JT45242 Sep 15 #2
Her free speech ended where his maga hat began. TheProle Sep 15 #12
This is Greg_In_SF Sep 16 #19
Truth be known, it wouldn't surprise me if it Emile Sep 15 #4
I agree, we know they do that kind of shit. Walleye Sep 16 #31
Remember that church... lame54 Sep 15 #5
Yep! MakeThemCry Sep 15 #15
The difference is those bigots don't shove people which is what this person was charged with EdmondDantes_ Sep 16 #20
Most remember ... Lurker Deluxe Sep 16 #43
That will not fly.......................... Lovie777 Sep 15 #6
even if overturned this & many other things like it (mass firings of reporters, etc) will produce a HUGE chilling effect Celerity Sep 15 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author Chasstev365 Sep 15 #8
It is against Texas law Just Jerome Sep 15 #9
"uppity" JoseBalow Sep 16 #44
Greg Abbott is a Texas Republican DFW Sep 15 #13
Finally! They get to arrest someone who's not white in all of this! Torchlight Sep 15 #14
Pigs off campus and academic freedom to uphold what is enshrined in the constitution... GreenWave Sep 16 #27
I hate to see what they would've done to the munchkins in Oz after the wicked witch was killed Walleye Sep 16 #29
Guess one can't dance in Texas. republianmushroom Sep 16 #30
20 recs for (alleged) assault and battery. Hmm. Okay. n/t flvegan Sep 16 #36
Did Abbott thank UVU? Sneederbunk Sep 16 #42
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Student arrested after vi...»Reply #16