Federal agents issued a second warning to David Streever in New York for online comments criticizing ICE, alleging an email was a threat. This follows a similar incident with Paigelynne Gonyea, raising free speech concerns from civil liberties advocates who claim the Trump administration is targeting protected political speech.
Grant Edmond Ellis pleaded guilty to using a carriage service to menace, harass, or cause offence after posting an online comment about Australian PM Anthony Albanese. Arrested by AFP in June, Ellis, 63, remains on bail. The case returns to Wollongong Local Court in August.
Popular online commentator Hasan Piker and media personality Cenk Uygur were denied entry into the UK after their travel authorizations were revoked by the British Home Office, citing that their presence "may not be conducive to the public good."
Hong Kong's Justice Department has dismissed online accusations against two public prosecutors, calling them "despicable" and an attempt to defame public officers. The allegations were made by fugitive activist Frances Hui Wing-ting, who is wanted by Hong Kong authorities.
A Pakistani court sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of social media influencer Sana Yousaf. The June murder sparked nationwide debate on women's safety and online victim-blaming.
