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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ed White

Court: No lawsuit immunity for Michigan official who had rifle during online meeting

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners

A lawsuit can go forward against a Michigan official who flashed a rifle during a public meeting over video conference, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.

Patricia MacIntosh is suing Ron Clous, alleging he tried to silence her right to free speech when he displayed the rifle during a 2021 meeting of Grand Traverse County commissioners.

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