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Man arrested in the UK for posing with gun more than 4,000 miles away in the US
- Man arrested in the UK after posting a photo with a gun taken in Florida, prompting police questions.
- Richelieu-Booth said the firearm was lawful and used with owner permission on private land in the US.
- Initial allegations included stalking and possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, later altered.
- Police later reportedly discontinued the case due to lack of evidence for conviction.
- Richelieu-Booth criticized police conduct as Orwellian after the investigation.
- The case involved scrutiny over social media posts and public safety concerns.
- Richelieu-Booth said the situation damaged his sleep and business operations.
- Authorities described the inquiry as addressing serious alarm or distress from social media content.
- The incident highlights legal risks of sharing images with firearms abroad.
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