Posted on 06/20/2019 8:54:46 AM PDT by Jack Black
Full Title: FBI Serves Incredibly Broad Warrant To 8chan, Demanding Info On All Users Who Responded To A Shooter's Post
Internet hellhole 8chan has been hit with a federal search warrant. The site, created to serve those who felt 4chan's nearly-nonexistent moderation was too restrictive, has been front and center recently due to its hosting of manifestos by mass shooters who apparently frequented the site.
In this case, an investigation into a shooting at a California mosque has led the FBI to the pages of 8chan. Postings at the site -- along with some at Facebook -- have linked the shooter to the Christchurch shooting in New Zealand. According to the affidavit [PDF], the FBI believes the California mosque shooter was "inspired and/or educated" by the New Zealand's shooters manifesto and actions.
The Poway shooter is already in custody, so the value of the information sought here is questionable. While the info may have some value in establishing the shooter's state of mind, as well as his connection to other crimes, the warrant does bear some resemblance to a fishing expedition.
From the affidavit, it appears the feds have no shortage of evidence to use against the shooter:
(Excerpt) Read more at techdirt.com ...
Fun fact indeed.
That video does seem to capture the highlights.
Vigilance and Free Speech.
~Easy
“Did 8chan have a thread on the Notre Dame fire?
Maybe someone will ask a question or two!”
8chan has threads (called “Breads” there) on pretty much anything.
And they question everything.
It’s what they do.
Because they can, and they are good at it.
~Easy
I’d be interested to know John Whitehead’s thoughts on the recent coup attempt, which is not yet over.
FYI.
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