U.K. man sentenced to 150 hours community service for one bad tweet
A 2003 law forbids anyone from sending “grossly offensive” messages on the internet.
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Man who posted 'offensive' tweet celebrating Captain Tom Moore's death avoids jail
Joseph Kelly, 36, has avoided jail and been given a community payback order after sending a "grossly offensive" tweet celebrating the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore
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Man avoids jail for Tweets celebrating Captain Tom Moore's death
Joseph Kelly's Tweets were described as "grossly offensive" by the Sheriff.
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