Threatening Statements on Social Media.
Instructions: Research a recent (past 20 years) U.S. Supreme Court case that held that a defendant’s crime in issuing threatening statements on online social media requires a showing that the defendant intended to issue threats or knew that communications would be viewed as threats. This assignment has two parts: Write a 1-page, single-spaced, case brief of this case. Be sure to include the seven components of a case brief: The name and the citation of the case: Name of litigants and correct legal citation for this reported case. The judicial history: What happened in the lower court(s)? The facts: What happened to bring the parties before the Court? The issues: What is the legal question before this Court? The rule(s): What rules (primary law) did the court rely on in reaching its decision? The analysis: How did the court analyze the facts in light of the legal question and the rules? The holding/conclusion: How did the Court resolve the dispute? Write a brief summary (no longer than 1 page) of how the case has been subsequently treated by courts. Required Criteria: In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the Assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria: Length should be 1-2 pages, excluding cover page and references page. Double-spaced (except for the case brief) and in a 12-point font Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful. Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics. Appropriate citation style should be followed.