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IT Consultant Arrested Over LinkedIn Shotgun Photo

11/29/2025

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Jon Richelieu-Booth, a Britain-based IT consultant, was arrested after posting a shotgun photo on LinkedIn during a Florida trip.
He faced charges of possessing firearm with intent to cause fear and stalking after police visited his home.
The firearm and stalking charges were dropped, and a related public order offence was dismissed.
Richelieu-Booth said police seizure of his devices left him unable to work and called the actions an overreach.

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Story summary

Jon Richelieu-Booth, a Britain-based IT consultant, was arrested after posting a shotgun photo on LinkedIn during a Florida trip.
He faced charges of possessing firearm with intent to cause fear and stalking after police visited his home.
The firearm and stalking charges were dropped, and a related public order offence was dismissed.
Richelieu-Booth said police seizure of his devices left him unable to work and called the actions an overreach.