Anthony Elonis posted on Facebook a number of violent rap lyrics that talked about killing his wife, attacking a kindergarten and committing violence against an FBI agent. He defended himself by saying the posts should not be taken seriously, AP reported. Elonis, who used the online pseudonym ‘Tone Dougie’, was convicted of issuing violent threats and sentenced to four years in federal prison. READ MORE: Facebook & other social media blasted for ‘relaxed’ attitude to terror plots The Supreme Court on Monday is set to consider if social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter deserve to have special protection...
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