https://www.change.org/petitions/release-my-son-justin-carter-in-jail-for-a-facebook-comment

wsws.org article on the case:

Justin Carter’s supposedly “terrorist” post was made during a 
trash-talking session related to the popular online game League of 
Legends. In response to accusations that he was “crazy” or “messed up in 
the head,” Justin Carter wrote, “I’m f---ed in the head alright. I think 
I’ma shoot up a kindergarten and watch the blood of the innocent rain 
down and eat the beating heart of one of them.” Then he wrote, “j/k” 
(“just kidding”).

An anonymous person immediately submitted this post to the 
authorities—presumably out of context—and Justin Carter was arrested at 
work the following day. A SWAT team later raided his apartment and 
confiscated his computer, which the authorities claimed contained 
“violent video games.” A judge vindictively set the bond for his release 
at $250,000, later increasing it to $500,000, and Justin Carter has 
remained in prison ever since.

full: http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2013/07/05/cart-j05.html
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