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Judge Rules Middle Finger a 'God-Given Right'

6/5/2025

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In a bold ruling, a Québec judge declared that giving someone the middle finger is a "God-given right," acquitting Neall Epstein of criminal harassment. Judge Dennis Galiatsatos slammed neighbor Michael Naccache for dragging police into trivial disputes, highlighting the ridiculousness of the charges and championing personal expression.

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In a bold ruling, a Québec judge declared that giving someone the middle finger is a "God-given right," acquitting Neall Epstein of criminal harassment. Judge Dennis Galiatsatos slammed neighbor Michael Naccache for dragging police into trivial disputes, highlighting the ridiculousness of the charges and championing personal expression.