YouTube video leads to restraining order

January 8, 2009
January 8, 2009 7:05 AM |

Restraining order issued against threatening boyfriend

Here is one from a kid who has a lot to learn.

  • Boyfriend has child with girlfriend;
  • Boyfriend lives in North Carolina;
  • Girlfriend and child live in Connecticut;
  • Boyfriend makes video on YouTube;
  • Video shows him waving gun and making threats against girlfriend;
  • Girlfriend seeks restraining order based on online threats;
  • Connecticut court grants restraining order.

The boyfriend is lucky he was not prosecuted in North Carolina for the threats.

Lessons learned: First, don't make threats to others, especially while waving a gun. It is a crime in most states. Second, don't videotape the threat and post on YouTube for everyone to see.

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