From Dexerto · Matthew Benson · · 50s
Blogger found guilty of harassment after sending explicit Shrek meme to senator
Blogger sentenced to $200 fine after sending explicit Shrek meme to Ohio senator.
In brief
Blogger sentenced to $200 fine after sending explicit Shrek meme to Ohio senator. Blogger D.J. Byrnes was found guilty of harassment for sending a Shrek meme with exposed penis to Ohio senator Jerry Cirino, facing a $200 fine and court costs. Originally reported by Dexerto.
Blogger found guilty of harassment
Blogger D.J. Byrnes was found guilty of telecommunications harassment after sending a picture of Shrek with exposed penis to Ohio senator Jerry Cirino.
“The messages included a photograph depicting Shrek, with his penis exposed.”
Senator claims image was offensive
Ohio senator Jerry Cirino called the image 'pornographic' and said it was the 'last straw' with Byrnes.
“Cirino deemed them to be 'offensive' and 'harassing'.”
Blogger faces $200 fine
Byrnes received a $200 fine and court costs after pleading not guilty to telecommunications harassment in court.
“The punishment could have been six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, but Judge Michael Cicconetti instead sentenced him to pay a $200 fine on top of court costs.”
In short
Blogger D.J. Byrnes was found guilty of harassment for sending a Shrek meme with exposed penis to Ohio senator Jerry Cirino, facing a $200 fine and court costs.
