Coverage dated December 9, 2022

Idaho police warn of 'criminal charges' for web sleuths engaged in 'harassing' amid 'misinformation'

Headline from Fox7 Austin

Four University of Idaho students were attacked in their sleep on Nov. 13 - and police have not publicly named any suspects

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Fox7 Austin
Idaho police warn of 'criminal charges' for web sleuths engaged in 'harassing' amid 'misinformation' (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Dec 9, 2022
Fox7 Austin's feed description
Four University of Idaho students were attacked in their sleep on Nov. 13 - and police have not publicly named any suspects
Washington Examiner
Idaho student murders: Police threaten 'criminal charges' to web sleuths for spreading rumors (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 9, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Moscow Police Department sent out a warning on Friday to online sleuths and internet detectives who have spread a “large amount of rumors” surrounding the unsolved stabbings of four University of Idaho students.
Newsweek
Idaho police warn internet sleuths of criminal charges over "harassment" (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 9, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Speculation and rumors over the case have exploded in the weeks since the start of the investigation into the murder of the four college students.
BizPac Review
'People could be charged': Idaho police warn overzealous internet sleuths to back off (opens BizPac Review)
Published Dec 9, 2022
BizPac Review's feed description
Police warn internet sleuths investigating University of Idaho murders against "threats or harassment" as they may face "criminal charges."

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