Category: incitement

Twitter Launches ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy on Threats of Violence With Exceptions for ‘Outrage’ and Satire

Twitter has rolled out a new policy aimed at tackling threats of violence on the platform, banning the incitement and glorification of violence or harm. The social media platform, headed by Elon Musk, announced the official launch of its “zero tolerance policy towards violent speech” on Feb. 28. “Twitter is a place where people can express…


Police in Melbourne Arrest Liberal Commentator Topher Field for ‘Incitement’

Police in Victoria, Australia, arrested outspoken liberal commentator Topher Field for “incitement” on Oct. 13. Field live-streamed his arrest in Melbourne after police showed up at his home while he was with his family. The video shows two officers standing with him outside his home as they announce his arrest. One officer tells Field that they are arresting…


Evidence Mounts that Capitol Breach Was Pre-Planned, Eroding Incitement Allegation in Trump Impeachment Trial

As former President Donald Trump’s Tuesday impeachment trial approaches, there is a growing body of evidence in criminal complaints and affidavits that the Jan. 6 Capitol breach had been pre-planned, undercutting the allegation leveled against Trump that he is guilty of “incitement to insurrection.” A number of FBI affidavits filed in support of various charges—including…