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Lakeland woman threatens insurance company, says ‘Delay, Deny, Depose’: police (www.wfla.com)

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Lakeland woman was charged Tuesday after police said she ended a call to an insurance company with the words, “Delay, Deny, Depose.”

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[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You're talking about being found guilty of the crime. You can definitely be arrested for making a statement that in the context was a terroristic threat, and be found not guilty of the crime.

Her arrest was absolutely warranted. Her statement could easily mean that she planned on opening fire on the employees. Not taking that seriously in a country where mass shootings happen almost daily is very stupid.

We also don't have all of the facts on the case. The police don't release all of the details of their cases before trial.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 1 points 1 week ago

No, the investigation might have been warranted. The arrest was not. The charges were not. Conducting an investigation is "taking that seriously", but the results of that investigation did not justify an arrest or charges.

Her right to free speech was infringed upon.