Michael Schellenberger

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9/3/2025, 3:27:57 PM
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16. “How likely do you think a raid is on the Twitter France office?”

It was a show trial that failed to persuade the judge. “Damien was just perfect,” wrote Twitter’s French attorney in a July 9, 2021 email to Twitter executives about the hearing. “The police officer was very
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15. “Twitter's moderation… can undermine public order and the proper functioning of our society.”

French courts in 2022 prosecuted then-Twitter France CEO, Damien Viel for alleged “non compliance with a judicial injunction” and “complicity to libel.”

The issue? A unit of the
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14. Miss France's attorney demands censorship: "What would have happened if Twitter was around in 1942?  Would they have allowed Hitler to speak?"

The NGOs cited displeasure with how Twitter was handling alleged online harassment of Miss France. "Despite Plaintiffs' initial
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13. Macron Attempts to Circumvent French Law

The apparent coordination between the NGOs, the hate speech bill, and Macron’s attempt to contact Dorsey could easily be seen as attempts to circumvent the law. Under French law, the state is barred from imposing preemptive censorship
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12. “Notably, the lawsuit was very strategically timed…”

On March 10, 2021, Colangelo wrote up a brief for Edgett to share with Dorsey on why they wanted the letter. “The lawsuit is one part of a larger effort in France to paint Twitter as a bad actor. Notably, the lawsuit was
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11. “We should be cognisant of the precedent we are setting here which could trigger more asks of this nature into the future.”

Twitter also agreed to send a letter from CEO Jack Dorsey to the NGOs, promising stronger action in the future.

The “plaintiffs in the UEJF hate

The statement discusses a legal investigation involving Elon Musk's X and its management, touching on issues of legal compliance, data handling, and foreign interference. It highlights the tension between corporate actions and governmental oversight, which is a matter of public interest.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but discusses potential legal issues that could have broader implications.
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy by focusing on the legal aspects rather than personal attacks or revealing private information. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement could promote understanding by informing the public about legal proceedings involving a major corporation. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive dialogue by presenting facts about the investigation without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]