EPISODE · Jul 1, 2023 · 6 MIN
Counterman v. Colorado (True Threats / First Amendment)
from Supreme Court Decision Syllabus (SCOTUS Podcast) · host Jake Leahy
Send us Fan MailIn Counterman v. Colorado, the Supreme Court reviewed whether a conviction for stalking based on "true threats" requires an objective or subjective test. The Court ruled that to government must prove true threats based on a subjective test. Under this test, the Court writes, the speaker need not intend harm, and that recklessness is enough. Justice Kagan writes for the 7-2 majority. Read by Jeff Barnum. Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail In Counterman v. Colorado, the Supreme Court reviewed whether a conviction for stalking based on "true threats" requires an objective or subjective test. The Court ruled that to government must prove true threats based on a subjective test. Under this test, the Court writes, the speaker need not intend harm, and that recklessness is enough. Justice Kagan writes for the 7-2 majority. Read by Jeff Barnum. Support the show
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