TRIGGERnometry Journalist Investigated for Tweet Speaks Out - Allison Pearson
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Dec 4, 2024 Allison Pearson, a prominent British journalist and columnist for the Daily Telegraph, opens up about her unsettling experience with Essex Police over a controversial tweet. The discussion delves into the chilling concept of 'non-crime hate incidents' and the implications for free speech. Pearson critiques the growing influence of soft censorship in journalism, particularly around sensitive topics. The conversation also touches on the intersection of social issues like anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, calling for greater civic engagement to defend free speech and robust political discourse.
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Police Visit on Remembrance Day
- On Remembrance Sunday, Allison Pearson was visited by police regarding a year-old tweet.
- Pearson challenged the officers, citing the sacrifices made for free speech.
The Tweet
- The tweet, which Pearson believes caused the police visit, criticized police for posing with a pro-Palestine group but not with British Friends of Israel.
- Pearson deleted the tweet after realizing the photo was old and out of context.
Free Speech in Practice
- Pearson discusses the unpleasantness of being investigated, despite theoretically supporting free speech.
- The potential criminal charge and the ongoing threat caused significant stress and anxiety.
