The legal threats we cover often claim libel or copyright infringement simply as a means to shut someone up. But what if one really is the victim of a nasty internet rumor or plagiarist? Here's Ken at Popehat—tongue ever so slightly in-cheek—on how to write a takedown request that vindicates one's rights without making a public First Amendment ass of oneself.
On the Internet, think before threatening
Mexican Government files charges against ICE for murder
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Mississippi District Attorney's "depraved" AI slop posts a reminder that "everyone is 12 now"
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Killer dies of heart attack while disposing of victim's body
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