[Islander7]

I think the kid was clearly a racist but I also believe they are violating his free speech rights. Any thoughts?

"Basically, they said, 'If you fight it down here, win lose or draw, we'll charge in federal court."

So the US attorney told the kid, if you fight the charges in state court and win, you will be charged in federal court. Isn't this double jeopardy?

It smacks of a threat at the very least!!

[preacher]

Double jeopardy Didn’t apply in the Rodney King case.