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Darth Vader Protest Leads to $50K Settlement | Mesa News
A man named Sam OHara got a $50,000 settlement from D.C. after protesting in 2025 by playing Darth Vader’s “Imperial March” on his phone while following Ohio National Guard troops. He claimed his free speech and rights against unlawful seizure were violated when police pulled him over, cuffed him, and held him for 15–20 minutes. The ACLU backed his case, and the settlement underscores how creative protest can spark legal battles—even over a movie soundtrack. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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