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TexasTowelie

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Tue Dec 28, 2021, 12:54 AM Dec 2021

Attack On Free Speech? Michigan Sheriff Seeks Charges For Woman Who Called Out Anti-Maskers

The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is seeking criminal charges against a Howell woman who took to Twitter to criticize recent public meeting comments by anti-maskers who describe themselves as nurses.

Sheriff Mike Murphy tells Deadline Detroit his department investigated Kasey Helton based on a complaint from someone who felt "legitimately threatened, harassed and intimidated," adding: "We felt the same way."

The Republican, who campaigned for Donald Trump, declined to disclose what tweets he believes were criminal in nature.

Helton reposted a series Monday in which she calls a purported nurse who complained of E. coli on masks "Nurse E.Coli b/c she's full of" followed by the poop emoji. She also tagged St. Joseph's Health, saying "I believe she's on your staff?"

Read more:
https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/29469/attack_on_free_speech_michigan_sheriff_seeks_charges_against_woman_who_called_out_anti-maskers

I hope that Ms. Helton sues the LCSO for her legal expenses after the case is thrown out of court.

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