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Prosecuted for a Meme? How Douglass Mackey Fought the Federal Government AND WON!
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July 17, 2025
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32:19Now PlayingIn this eye-opening interview, Douglas Mackey, better known online by his pseudonym “Ricky Vaughn” shares the unbelievable story of how a simple satirical meme about avoiding voting lines led to his Twitter suspension, a federal arrest under the Biden DOJ, and a drawn-out trial that coincided with Donald Trump’s indictment. After being sentenced to seven months in prison, Douglas won an appeal bond and, 15 months later, secured a unanimous Second Circuit acquittal directing a verdict of not guilty. He walks us through the behind-the-scenes evidence digs, shocking courtroom moments (including a “Kool-Aid Man” cooperator), discussions of pardons vs. appeals, and his plan to sue for malicious prosecution. Plus, community questions dive into how this saga changed his life, lessons on free speech, and why he’s now leading a fight against DOJ weaponization. If you care about political satire, First Amendment rights, or just want an unbelievable true-story rollercoaster, you won’t want to miss this.
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