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Shrek Text Sparks Free Speech Battle | Columbus News
Ohio political blogger D.J. Byrnes, known for his bold takes and Substack “The Rooster,” is facing criminal charges after allegedly sending a provocative Shrek meme to state senator Jerry Cirino — which Cirino called pornographic and harassing. Byrnes denies wrongdoing, arguing the case violates his First Amendment rights and that Ohio’s harassment law is too broad to punish political speech. He’s rejected all plea deals and is set for a jury trial in October — a high-stakes showdown testing where free speech ends and harassment begins in politics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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