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Snapchat Post

An appeals court in Florida upheld the denial of a man’s motion to dismiss charges brought against him after he posted a photo of himself on Snapchat with the caption, “On my way! School shooter.” The question of whether the posting was a threat under the relevant statute must be decided by a jury, the court ruled.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — An appeals court in Florida upheld pending charges against a man who posted a photo of himself on Snapchat with the caption, “On my way! School shooter.” The question of whether the posting was a threat under the relevant statute must be decided by a jury, the court ruled.

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