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FBI Questioned Woman Over Social Media Posts, Sparking Controversy

The Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is seen at FBI headquarters in Washington

An Oklahoma woman, Rolla Abdeljawad, had a visit from FBI agents who questioned her about her social media posts. The agents allegedly mentioned that Facebook had provided screenshots of her posts. Abdeljawad, in a video posted by her lawyer, Hassan Shibly, refused to speak with the agents and requested to see their badges on camera, which they declined to show.

The agents assured Abdeljawad that their intention was not to arrest her but to ensure public safety by monitoring social media activities. Despite expressing her right to free speech, Abdeljawad was taken aback by the intrusion into her online expression.

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