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Court orders journalist to write blog, censor replies as part of sentencing

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Date of Incident: January 11, 2019
Location: Franklin, North Carolina
Targets: Davin Eldridge (Trappalachia)

Status of Prior Restraint →: Upheld

NC news publisher charged with criminal contempt of court

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Date of Incident: December 3, 2018
Location: Franklin, North Carolina
Targets: Davin Eldridge (Trappalachia)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: Macon County Circuit Court
Charges →: Criminal contempt of court

Dec. 3, 2018: Charges pending

Jan. 11, 2019: Convicted

Jan. 11, 2019: Pending appeal

Dec. 3, 2019: Convicted

Dec. 3, 2019: Pending appeal

Mar. 12, 2021: Convicted
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Equipment Seized →: Social media account, 1
Search Warrant Obtained →: No