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Teen Jailed for Facebook Comments: 'It's Been Blown Out of Proportion'

Warns everybody to be careful of what they say on social media

Reason Staff | 7.12.2013 11:23 AM


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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