Could You Go to Prison for Posting Rap Lyrics on Facebook?

Anthony Elonis says his Facebook posts were inspired by rappers like Eminem and that writing the rap lyrics was therapeutic

Jordan Richardson, --December 3, 2014

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When do rap lyrics cross the line and become threatening speech?
The Supreme Court specifically addressed that question during oral arguments this week in Elonis v. United States, a case which involves the felony conviction of Anthony Elonis for making threats against his estranged wife and law enforcement officers on Facebook. After separating from his wife, Elonis began writing a series of rap lyrics on his Facebook page to vent his frustration. Many were vulgar and contained what his wife viewed as threats against her life. One such post read: More...

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