A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that an investigator working for Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita threatened an Indiana man over online comments that included the number '86'. The lawsuit, obtained by multiple news outlets, claims the investigator contacted the man and made threatening statements regarding his social media activity.
The plaintiff, identified as a resident of Indiana, reportedly made comments on a public forum that referenced '86', which the investigator interpreted as a threat. The lawsuit argues that the investigator's actions violated the man's First Amendment rights and constituted harassment. The specific details of the comments and the nature of the threats have not been fully disclosed.
Attorney General Rokita's office has not yet issued a public statement regarding the lawsuit. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Legal experts note that the outcome could have implications for how state investigators interact with citizens regarding online speech.
