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IT Consultant Arrested Over Gun Photos, Eyes U.S. Relocation

12/4/2025

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Jon Richelieu-Booth, a British IT consultant, faced a 13-week ordeal after posting photos with firearms in Florida.
Police warned him about online content and then arrested him on firearm possession and stalking allegations.
Although charges were dropped, he was charged with a public order offense from another post.
Richelieu-Booth said he feels unsafe in the UK and may relocate to the United States, where free speech is better protected.

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Story summary

Jon Richelieu-Booth, a British IT consultant, faced a 13-week ordeal after posting photos with firearms in Florida.
Police warned him about online content and then arrested him on firearm possession and stalking allegations.
Although charges were dropped, he was charged with a public order offense from another post.
Richelieu-Booth said he feels unsafe in the UK and may relocate to the United States, where free speech is better protected.