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Free Speech Can't Break Court Orders | Namibia News
A man named Michael Amushelelo thought he could ignore a court order after settling a case — but got slapped with a one-month jail sentence (suspended for a year) for posting online that violated the agreement. He claimed free speech, but the judge shut that down: court orders trump social media rants. His posts about Shikongo — accusing him of avoiding consequences for a fatal crash — triggered legal action. Now he’s on probation, banned from criticizing Shikongo, and must write an apology or face jail time. Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from the law. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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