Jailed for criticizing court system

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    https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/ma...dly-criticizing-court-system-in-macomb-county

    He lost a custody battle, then his son lost his life. He blames the court system. He voiced his strong opinions on Facebook and Pinterest and the next thing he knew he was locked in jail.


    "His lawyer said something is going to happen to this child. You need to get him away from the mother. There are too many red flags. And the judge said, oh that is in the past," said Deborah Vanderhagen.

    The police report filed after two-year-old Killian died shows he had a previous medical condition and investigators did not believe there was evidence Killian's mother was responsible. His dad felt otherwise and repeatedly posted criticism of the judge and friend of the court on his Facebook Page.

    Judge Rachel Rancilio saw the posts, many of which are publicly targeted at her. She apparently felt uncomfortable and possibly threatened.

    The Macomb County Sheriff's office responded and found he criticized what Judge Rachel Rancilio pinned on Pinterest as in his opinion inappropriate, posted videos saying he feels she and others responsible for Killian’s death, and blamed the court system for his loss.
    The investigative report also says at no time did he threaten harm or violence.

    He was charged with "malicious use of telecommunications services".

    Another vague law being used to criminalize freedom of the press.

    Initially he was released on bond, but then he made more posts. One of them read "Dada back to digging and you best believe I’m gonna dig up all the skeletons in this court's closet."
    A judge ruled he violated his bond conditions and now he is back in jail with the new bail amount set at $500,000.

    This happened in Michigan.
     

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