⚡ Legal Issues

Free Speech Limits School Jurisdiction Cyberbullying Laws

📋 Case Facts

  • Posts were made from home on personal device.
  • Screenshots spread to school.
  • Victim was upset and missed school.

👥 Witnesses

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Accused Poster Defendant
Defense

Statement

I was just venting! It was on MY account, MY phone, at MY house. The school can't control what I say at home. It's free speech!

Key Facts to Establish

  • Off-campus
  • Personal account
  • Claims free speech

Potential Weaknesses

  • Posts were hurtful
  • Caused disruption
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Victim Student Accuser
Plaintiff/Prosecution

Statement

Everyone at school saw it. They laughed at me. I couldn't focus in class. I didn't want to come to school.

Key Facts to Establish

  • Emotional harm
  • School disruption

Potential Weaknesses

  • Posts were opinions, not threats

📜 Jury Instructions

The jury must decide:

  • Did the posts cause substantial disruption at school?
  • Can the school punish off-campus speech?