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'AR-15 practice time': Florida man accused of threatening ‘No Kings’ protestors on Facebook

A 69-year-old Florida man has been arrested after allegedly posting a threatening comment on Facebook about participants at a “No Kings” protest.

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Joseph McClain was taken into custody following a tip-off about a social media post referring to protestors on the Matlacha Pass Bridge as “AR-15 practice time.” Deputies said they received an anonymous report showing a Facebook account under the name “Joe McClain Sr.” commenting on a post discussing the demonstration.

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