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Unless you're a republican, of course

FBI has no authority over me. I'm not a US citizen and and never been to the US.

If only that applied to, say, the president.

So if a Fed is watching Fox & Friends in the morning maybe they should get busy like they do with unarmed suspects sleeping at home? Maybe kneel on something? They could apply the same rule to members of Congress

How about "wrong number"?

They will ask you a bunch of questions and then ask them again and if they *think* you said different things each time, or that you and another person said inconsistent things, they can say you lied and charge you. And the evidence will be their hand-written notes and their partner’s confirmation.

They want you to believe that if you’re nice to them and explain yourself clearly and at length, you are more likely to get off. This is completely backwards. DO NOT TALK WITHOUT A LAWYER.

Evergreen: bsky.app/profile/buny...

Do you have any advice on finding a lawyer? I'm assuming a family law one may not be ideal.

Say this part extra extra loud please 🙇🏻 especially with this new administration and everything that will be criminalized

Also, this does not work both ways. Cops. Can. Lie. A lot. Pure bullcrap. Anything to get you into a cell for a very long time.

I have a former Fed family member. He's always said the Feds *love* charging people for lying, no matter how insignificant.

It is NOT illegal for the feds to lie to you, but it IS illegal for you to lie to the feds.

Local police are worse, some feds at least get in trouble when seriously breaking the law. Never talk to any law enforcement, even if they are off duty.

unless you are a MAGA, or a NAZI

Well, poor people. Sometimes lying to the Feds gets you the Oval Office…

And if they're contacting you about a social media post? *Especially* STFU, as well as optionally verifying that they really ARE cops depending on the circumstances.

Of course, send regular people to jail for a social media post, and leave trump and team free

Unless you’re trump.

Unless you're a member of the Trump crime syndicate..

Just answer them with “ not to my recollection” or “ I don’t recall”. To every question

And they don't apply the same rules to regionals, DAs or anyone else - so tread carefully fellow shit disturbers. But tread loudly!

As a former Fed who is probably on a list myself, exactly this. Warrants and lawyers. Do not unlock your phone, do not give it up them.

Folding like "Damm they got me 🙌"

Both times I'd agreed (in a conversation with the friend) to do this (answer questions about that friend to an FBI agent). Was this a bad idea? If it's generally OK, what guidelines would you give people with friends who are trying to get jobs that require FBI background checks?

I have done this as well for folks in other federal jobs. This is part of the security clearance process. It's not the same as a criminal investigation, especially one that could affect you as well as the other person.

Always STFU. Just say one word. Lawyer. Nothing else. Ever.

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Don't make violent threats on public forums.

You'll probably be fine if you follow that advice (this is not legal advice)

A lawyer is good advice for pretty much any time of questioning by some legal authority.

…unless they have a signed warrant or have forced their way in. If the door is open and they stick a foot in, they are legally in and there’s nothing you can do. Just say that you do not consent to the search but will abide by the warrant.

You should not talk to anyone in law enforcement without an attorney. Fuck the cops. #ACAB

“If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.” A public defender may not always be the top of the line, but it’s absolutely better than no legal representation. And you don’t have to have a lawyer to invoke your 5th amendment rights and STFU!

And live stream whole interactions for your safety

If they want to talk they come get you. They are allowed to lie to your face. They have to stop asking questions when you ask for an attorney. They can hold you for 48 hours for questioning 72 hours if suspected of a crime. DONT SAY ANYTHING not even your name. Stay safe know your rights

Sounds like they're being scammed.

Like this 👇💙👇 youtu.be/nWEpW6KOZDs?...

Me: <taps the YouTube video onscreen>

Scam

So remember that the FBI has shown itself to be a right wing domestic terrorist organization, and take Courtney's warnings seriously.

Ever… I would say “fuck you and your questions” and then call a lawyer immediately.

Invoke your right to silence. If they haul you away, keep invoking except to say “Lawyer!”

There isn't a lawyer out who doesn't, say never talk to law enforcement without counsel.

Even better!

I would suggest if someone here made a threat against the President, or anyone, it’s probably a good idea to not click the like button

Who the fuck answers their phone?

youtu.be/FcYGXgOP8PE?...

This just fits into Trump’s war on any government institution. Don’t trust them…trust no one (except us).

One of the first things I drilled into my kid. Don't speak to the police without a lawyer.

The FBI has the time to comb through people’s social media posts and hassle them about them…meanwhile trump and his criminal mob are waltzing back into the White House!

My wife likes to watch police body cam videos, and so I end up watching them too. People always just make things worse for themselves. In many cases the only charge they get is resisting arrest without violence (an absolutely absurd sounding crime), or obstruction.

Thank you

Never talk to any cops.

My brother is a retired cop. Never talk to any cop (in an official capacity) without a lawyer. My brother used to say, tell us your name and then say you want a lawyer and shut up.

Say. Nothing. You don’t have to.

Former Fed. Can confirm.

NEVER EVER EVER.

Long story. You can Dm me if you want to know more

😂😂😂 Excellent!

Oh, and for the people with healthy skepticism that law enforcement would waste time on social media posts: this wasn't FBI, but it's an example. www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub...

youtu.be/RkN4duV4ia0?...

Your Constitutional 5th Amendment right: the right to remain silent!

Word.

You should never talk to ANY law enforcement at all or answer ANY questions about anything you’ve seen, done, people you know, places you’ve been etc. without having an attorney present.

Lmao

About Posts in blue sky?

In other words STFU

While your advice holds in any circumstance, there is no reason for Feds to question anyone's social media posts unless those posts pose a direct threat.

Be sure you are talking to FBI

This sounds like good advice. Would love to hear @juliuskim.bsky.social on the topic too.

Very good advice. Actually, any law enforcement!

Or with one😉

Nobody talks, everyone walks

Yeah that’s right🤙

Or ... ever.

Think how bad it will be when the next president comes into power and uses them like his own thought police.

Don't talk to the feds, especially when Trash Patel is in charge 😬

Yes. And listen to @amandaknox.com's podcast, specifically the false confession episodes. This runs hand in hand with "do not talk to the police without a lawyer".

Same about the Secret Service if you've said ANYTHING that could be perceived as a threat to the President or Vice President or their families. I know from experience.

1) if you aren't arrested you are free to leave. 2) if you are under arrest then you have a right to a lawyer 3) never speak to law enforcement under any circumstance

We got a phone call from the Capitol police when our 15-year-old posted something thoughtless online and oh yeah we politely said we'd have our lawyer call them back not having my minor child talk to the feds w/o a lawyer nope nope nuh-uh

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul5o...

You don't have to talk to them at all.

It's always "some people".

Look up what people got locked up for during the Red Scare, look up how people got around those laws, and see how you can do the same in modern times. I promise you the first amendment won't help in McCarthyism 2.

I hope I’m not busted, because of my 🍊💩 posts, but that won’t stop me!

Always good advice !

If you post publicly know it can be used in court against you as well.

if it’s even True— ck credentials first

Let's be real here: if someone claiming to be the FBI calls you on the phone to talk to you about a social media post, 9 times out of 10 it's a scammer. Don't even bother calling a lawyer unless they show up at your house with a warrant.

FOAF had a story about the clearance investigators telling him the candy store in the Bronx he claimed to have worked for denied all knowledge of him, and had to call his dad to tell the owner it was really just about his clearance for the Air Force, not the numbers game in the back room.

That's ridiculous. People are allowed to blow off steam. It's not like this failed society prioritizes care for mental health. This is our outlet. Fuckers.

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Great advise

No point in getting your tit in a wringer over this kind of stuff. Sounds like tRump when he says, "I don't know if it's true but, I hear some people say so."

I wouldn’t talk to the FBI with a lawyer or without. 🖕🏻em . I’m sure there are more important things they should be investigating. The unholy one posts crazy shit breaking laws and nobody is questioning him 🖕🏻em

Got a feeling that a lot of social media pages are going to not exist anymore, after January 20th.

Excellent advice! Lying to the FBI carries a sentence of up to 5 years. Even if what you say is inadvertent, they can go after you. One thing to remember is STFU and call a lawyer…

I would never

lol ...

Absolutely

The FBI contacted social media posters? How? Did they reply? Asking for a friend.

Honestly if they come for me for shitting on Trump I'm going to laugh in their face.

Absolutely 💯 I'm waiting for anti-free speech issues to start ramping up soon. This is great advice.

Good reminder

One of the greatest things in my adulthood, was driving home from work and was randomly pulled over. The cop said he "smelled pot" (I honestly quit smoking like 20 years ago so it was BS), and asked if it was okay to search my car. Told him "get a warrant". He just walked away and drove off.