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United States v. Carmichael

326 F. Supp. 2d 1267 (2004)

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United States v. Carmichael

United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
326 F. Supp. 2d 1267 (2004)

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Facts

Leon Carmichael (defendant) was arrested after informants told Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force agents that they were employed by Carmichael to assist in his marijuana and money-laundering activities. The informants’ tips led to the seizure of several hundred pounds of marijuana. After his arrest, Carmichael posted a website asking for information that he could use in his defense. After two earlier versions, the final version of the website had pictures of the informants and agents under the word “wanted” in big red letters. Beneath the pictures, the website had contact information for Carmichael’s attorneys. At the bottom of the page, there was language stating that the website “is definitely not an attempt to intimidate or harass any informants or agents, but is simply an attempt to seek information. The Carmichael Case will not be a ‘closed door’ case.” The government sought a protective order against the website, arguing that Carmichael’s website made unlawful threats against informants and agents.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Thompson, J.)

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