Facebook ‘Likes’ Not Protected As Free Speech for VA Sheriffs

Posted by: Curt Varone May 9, 2012 11 Comments



Facebook 'Likes' not protected as free speech, judge rules (via FCW)

U.S. District Judge Raymond Jackson issued the ruling in a case brought by six civilian employees of the Hampton, Va., sheriff’s department. One of the plaintiffs, Daniel Ray Carter, was fired after he “liked” his boss’ opponent on Facebook in a 2009 sheriff’s election. He filed suit, claiming the…

 

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Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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