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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kathy McCormack

A free speech case over a pastry shop painting finally reaches trial

A customer holds the door for a family arriving at Leavitt’s Country Bakery in this April 13, 2023 - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A First Amendment dispute over a bright painting that shows sunbeams shining down on a mountain range made of sprinkle-covered chocolate and strawberry doughnuts, a blueberry muffin, a cinnamon roll and other pastries is scheduled for trial Thursday.

A federal judge in New Hampshire will consider whether a town is infringing on the free speech rights of the bakery owner who's displaying the mural over his business.

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