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At the exact same time across Germany, more than 50 similar raids played out. Part of what prosecutors say is a coordinated effort to curb online hate speech in Germany.

At the exact same time across Germany, more than 50 similar raids played out. Part of what prosecutors say is a coordinated effort to curb online hate speech in Germany.

At the exact same time across Germany, more than 50 similar raids played out. Part of what prosecutors say is a coordinated effort to curb online hate speech in Germany.

What's the typical reaction when the police show up at somebody's door and they say, hey, we believe you wrote this on the Internet?

What's the typical reaction when the police show up at somebody's door and they say, hey, we believe you wrote this on the Internet?

What's the typical reaction when the police show up at somebody's door and they say, hey, we believe you wrote this on the Internet?

They don't think it was illegal.

They don't think it was illegal.

They don't think it was illegal.

Is it a crime to insult somebody in public? Yes.

Is it a crime to insult somebody in public? Yes.

Is it a crime to insult somebody in public? Yes.

And it's a crime to insult them online as well? Yes.

And it's a crime to insult them online as well? Yes.

And it's a crime to insult them online as well? Yes.

Why?

Why?

Why?

The prosecutors explain German law also prohibits the spread of malicious gossip, violent threats, and fake quotes. If somebody posts something that's not true, and then somebody else reposts it or likes it, are they committing a crime?

The prosecutors explain German law also prohibits the spread of malicious gossip, violent threats, and fake quotes. If somebody posts something that's not true, and then somebody else reposts it or likes it, are they committing a crime?