Facebook court ruling: What you share on Facebook is admissible as evidence

[Alpha]

Well, well, well.....

Facebook court ruling: What you share on Facebook is admissible as evidence

Did you know that what you say on Facebook can be used against you in a court of law? If you're sharing something with your friends, you may as well be sharing directly with the judge and jury: A recent ruling in a U.S. federal court says that if you post something on Facebook, your friend can share that information with the police — it's not a violation of your privacy.


Accused gang member Melvin Colon had argued in court that investigators violated his constitutional right to privacy when they viewed his Facebook profile via one of his friends' accounts. But US District Judge William Pauley III ruled that Colon's messaged threats and posts about violent acts he committed were not private, and indeed fair game for prosecutors. To some extent, the ruling makes logical sense: When you say something publicly on Facebook, you're often sharing a thought with hundreds, maybe even thousands of people. There's not much that's private about that.


Courts have settled a number of questions pertaining to Facebook and our legal system this year. Courts have ruled that it is improper to deliver a court summons via Facebook, even when it's the best method of reaching someone. A court has also ruled that a Like on Facebook isn't constitutionally protected free speech — something Facebook is vigorously appealing.


This article was written by Fox Van Allen and originally appeared on Tecca


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[pyrite]

i was aware of this...thats why im always aware of what i say...its always been that way....they can use whats posted on this forum too

[Alpha]

i was aware of this...thats why im always aware of what i say...its always been that way....they can use whats posted on this forum too

Of course they can. The difference is, is that we don't use our real names here ( this is a FB requirement ) ....I don't even know if folks who sign up here use their real names and/or if they do, who all their friends and relatives are along with photos of themselves, their friends and family, their homes, vacations etc. and photos of what they do, their children etc.

Either way I would caution all to think carefully before they post anything personal on the net anywhere.