US infringing on free speech rights, says David Sacks about Durov's arrest
American investor David Sacks has claimed that the US utilized its ally France to detain Pavel Durov as a way to navigate around its own First Amendment protections. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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American investor David Sacks has accused the United States of leveraging its alliance with France to sidestep its First Amendment by orchestrating the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. The incident, according to Sacks's post on X (formerly Twitter), occurred at a Paris airport and involves charges alleging Durov's involvement in fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, and terrorism promotion.
Sacks highlighted the potential misuse of international partnerships to bypass constitutional rights, stating: "Using allied countries to circumvent First Amendment protections is the new Rendition." This comes as a critique of the US Constitution's guarantee of free speech, which applies regardless of citizenship status.
Previously, Sacks has voiced concerns over US legislative measures targeting foreign-owned tech firms, such as the potential prohibition of TikTok should its parent company ByteDance not divest it within a year. He hinted that similar actions could threaten other platforms like Telegram, X, and Rumble.
This sentiment is further echoed on social media platforms where Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk initiated a campaign using the hashtag #FreePavel, hinting at escalating threats to free expression. Musk humorously speculated about a dystopian future, commenting, "POV: It’s 2030 in Europe and you’re being executed for liking a meme," and showed agreement with users concerned about future actions against X.
In background discussions, Durov himself has shared experiences with US law enforcement's keen interest in Telegram during an interview with conservative journalist Tucker Carlson. He noted that although he wasn't under legal scrutiny, there was significant pressure to understand and potentially manipulate the workings of Telegram, including attempts to implant surveillance backdoors within the service.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
Sacks highlighted the potential misuse of international partnerships to bypass constitutional rights, stating: "Using allied countries to circumvent First Amendment protections is the new Rendition." This comes as a critique of the US Constitution's guarantee of free speech, which applies regardless of citizenship status.
Previously, Sacks has voiced concerns over US legislative measures targeting foreign-owned tech firms, such as the potential prohibition of TikTok should its parent company ByteDance not divest it within a year. He hinted that similar actions could threaten other platforms like Telegram, X, and Rumble.
This sentiment is further echoed on social media platforms where Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk initiated a campaign using the hashtag #FreePavel, hinting at escalating threats to free expression. Musk humorously speculated about a dystopian future, commenting, "POV: It’s 2030 in Europe and you’re being executed for liking a meme," and showed agreement with users concerned about future actions against X.
In background discussions, Durov himself has shared experiences with US law enforcement's keen interest in Telegram during an interview with conservative journalist Tucker Carlson. He noted that although he wasn't under legal scrutiny, there was significant pressure to understand and potentially manipulate the workings of Telegram, including attempts to implant surveillance backdoors within the service.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
