Teen Jailed for Facebook Comments: 'It's Been Blown Out of Proportion'
Warns everybody to be careful of what they say on social media
Justin Carter, the League of Legends player who made a sarcastic comment on Facebook that landed him in jail, is currently free on bail thanks to a generous anonymous donation of $500,000. Today, Carter spoke with CNN about his case.
He laments making the comment on Facebook, and warns that people should be careful of what they say online.
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"warns that people should be careful of what they say online."
Bullshit.