2025-12-04 00:40:05

A man from New Mexico just got handed nearly 10 months behind bars in federal prison. His crime? Using social media platforms to post violent threats targeting President Trump.

Federal authorities made it clear this week that online threats carry real-world consequences. The case highlights how social platforms are increasingly under scrutiny for content moderation and user behavior. What happens on your timeline doesn't stay on your timeline anymore—especially when it crosses into criminal territory.

This sentencing serves as another reminder that decentralized or not, the law still applies to what you post online. Whether it's Twitter, Telegram, or any Web3 social platform, threatening violence can land you in serious legal trouble.

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DAOTruant

· 17h ago

Haha, this guy is really bold, taking online bullying seriously. Calling it a threat just like that, isn’t he asking for trouble... Wait, even decentralized can’t protect you, the law is still the law. People in crypto need to be even more careful, no matter how decentralized the platform is, someone is still watching. Ten months, that’s a big price to pay.

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AirdropHunter420

· 12-04 01:10

Man, this guy is really dumb. He bragged online and ended up getting caught—serves him right. Now he should know that freedom of speech also has its limits. Don’t think you’re safe just because you’re hiding behind a screen. Like I said, whether it’s a centralized or Web3 platform, breaking the law is still breaking the law. Too many people just can’t get this straight. Honestly, some people really deserve to be dealt with—they’re always making violent remarks... Even Web3 can’t save you if you’re making death threats, haha. Cases like this are really a wake-up call for everyone—don’t get too reckless. Wow, ten months just for a few tweets... It’s harsh, but honestly kind of satisfying. Freedom of speech ≠ saying whatever you want. People really need to understand this difference. One more reminder to everyone: online bullying can really get you sued, don’t take the risk. You can’t escape the law just because you’re behind a screen—learn from this.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 12-04 01:09

Wow, you can actually get arrested for talking tough online... Better be careful.

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MetaMuskRat

· 12-04 01:07

Just an excuse to manipulate freedom of speech. The internet should have freedom of speech. --- Here they go harvesting the leeks again. The US government is hilarious. --- That's why I only play on anonymous chains. --- Really? Then how come those Twitter accounts are still active? --- Web3 can't escape long-arm jurisdiction either. Wake up, everyone. --- LOL, the dream of decentralization is shattered. --- Ten months is pretty harsh, you can go to jail just for saying something. --- That's right, don't talk recklessly. If you get targeted, it's over. --- The law is now regulating the internet, so what's left of privacy rights? --- The US law enforcement standards are really something else. A few complaints and you're in jail.

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AlwaysMissingTops

· 12-04 01:06

Damn, ten months? Just for posting a threat? That's harsh. The network isn't free at all, everything gets dug up. This guy really couldn't think it through. What era are we in and he's still doing this kind of thing? The law doesn't care what platform you're on, if you're supposed to be caught, you'll be caught. The era where you could say whatever you want is really over. By the way, these kinds of cases are happening more and more often.

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MetaMaximalist

· 12-04 00:53

ngl this is exactly why protocol governance matters more than most realize. decentralized doesn't mean lawless—that's a fundamental misconception plaguing mainstream onboarding rn

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FUD_Whisperer

· 12-04 00:45

Haha, you really can't escape cyberbullying, federal prison is waiting for you. --- Another one went in because of trash talking, that's the price you pay, bro. --- See, no matter how decentralized it is, you can't escape the law. Talking pretty is useless. --- Ten months, just for posting two threatening tweets... a bloody lesson. --- I told you, Telegram and Twitter are the same. There's no special zone in front of the law. --- This guy deserved it, being foul-mouthed online is not some high-level move. --- So guys, keyboard warriors have to pay the price too. --- Web3 social platforms can't escape either, still thinking you can do whatever you want just because you're anonymous? --- Ten months in prison for a lesson, whether it's worth it or not is up to you. --- The feds really don't mess around. Daring to threaten the president? You're definitely going in.

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