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A Pakistani court sentenced seven individuals, including journalists, YouTubers, and retired military officers, to life imprisonment in absentia for inciting violence during the 2023 riots linked to former Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest, amid concerns over shrinking press freedom in Pakistan.
Rep. Adam Schiff accused Donald Trump of inciting violence after Trump suggested that the American public would reach a "breaking point" if he were sentenced to jail or house arrest. Trump, recently found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, made the comments during a Fox News interview. Schiff emphasized that Trump's remarks are a dangerous appeal to violence and should be considered by the judge during sentencing.
Former President Donald Trump faced criticism after posting a video on his Truth Social page depicting a hog-tied President Biden, drawing rebuke for promoting the disturbing image and inciting political violence. The video, featuring a large image of Biden bound in a truck bed, was condemned by the Biden campaign and others for suggesting physical harm to the sitting Democratic president. Trump's history of violent rhetoric and personal attacks on Biden has raised concerns about the impact of his words, with critics pointing to his recent video post as another example of inciting violence.
Donald Trump shared a video on social media featuring an image of President Joe Biden with his hands and feet tied, drawing criticism from Biden's campaign for inciting political violence. Trump's spokesperson blamed Democrats for inciting violence against Trump and his family, while also referencing other images implying violence that Trump has shared. This comes amid Trump's upcoming criminal trial in New York and a recent gag order imposed on him by the judge.
Ahed Tamimi, a prominent 22-year-old Palestinian activist, was arrested by the Israel Defense Forces on suspicion of inciting violence and calling for terrorist activity. The arrest took place during a raid in the West Bank town of Nabi Saleh. The IDF presented a screenshot of a social media post allegedly made by Tamimi, threatening the murder of Israeli settlers and referencing Hitler. Tamimi gained international attention at the age of 14 when she was filmed biting an Israeli soldier and was later arrested for assaulting two soldiers. Her father, Bassem Tamimi, expressed hope that the younger generation would continue the resistance against the Israeli occupation.
Graphic videos and images of Hamas' attacks on Israel, including mass shootings and violence, are being widely shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), in violation of the platform's own rules against inciting violence. The content includes videos of militants murdering civilians and Israeli soldiers, viral hashtags praising Hamas' activities, and graphic pictures of those killed, along with antisemitic hate speech. The prevalence of extremist material on X is significantly higher compared to other platforms, according to analysis by POLITICO and independent researchers. The lack of moderation tools and verification systems on X could lead to further offline violence.
The judge presiding over Donald Trump's arraignment warned him and the witnesses not to make statements that could incite violence, but did not issue a gag order. Prosecutors are working with Trump's attorneys to draw up a protective order that would bar him from posting sensitive information on social media. Trump entered a not-guilty plea to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to "hush money" payments made in the lead up to the 2016 presidential election.
The judge overseeing the Manhattan district attorney's case against Donald Trump has warned the former president to "refrain" from social media posts that could incite violence. Trump's attorney argued that his posts were not threats, but the judge disagreed. The Manhattan district attorney's office has talked with Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney, who made the hush money payment to Stormy Daniels that resulted in the criminal charges brought against Trump. Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
YouTube has lifted its ban on former President Donald Trump uploading new videos, stating that it evaluated the risk of "real-world violence" while balancing the chance for voters to hear from major national candidates in the run-up to an election. Trump heavily utilized social media platforms in his successful bid for the White House in 2016, as well as his four years in office. YouTube had previously restricted him following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, but Facebook and Twitter have also reinstated his accounts in recent months.