The FBI Is Investigating Me Because I Tweeted A Joke About Fake News
This is a story about how the FBI came to investigate a joke I tweeted about fake news.Im a journalist, and Ive written lots of stories about the FBI. I dont think the bureau is retaliating against me for critical coverage. But Im astonished that the nations top domestic law enforcement agency has launched such an obviously frivolous investigation and worried that other people are being targeted for similarly silly reasons.Journalists benefit from special protections because the Justice Department doesnt want to embarrass itself by picking a fight with people who buy server space by the terabyte. Non-journalists in my position have fewer ways to fight back and lots of reasons to worry. They dont have easy access to millions of readers. Many companies are more likely to fire an employee for causing trouble than to provide legal counsel. Many people feel compelled to talk to the bureau even though saying the wrong thing can lead to a felony charge for lying to the FBI.
Källa: The FBI Is Investigating Me Because I Tweeted A Joke About Fake News | The Huffington Post
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