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Authorities stress that the issue was not whether Morrow possessed weapons or had a detailed plan in place. In their view, intent was inferred from the wording itself and the context in which it appeared. Prosecutors argue that when public figures are targeted online, especially during periods of political volatility, even a lone statement can function as a spark—one capable of igniting real-world violence by someone else.
What intensified the response, investigators say, was what followed in the comment section. Strangers allegedly added messages that glorified violence or echoed similar sentiments about harming public officials. Law enforcement officials describe the exchange as an example of how quickly online spaces can escalate, turning isolated posts into something they believe poses a broader public safety risk.
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