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Meme Turns Into Legal Threat
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- May 27, 2026
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- 112
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Summary
A Reno judge just extended a protection order against blogger Michael Leonard, forcing him to stay 150 yards away from mayoral candidate Eddie Lorton and his family—except at public events, where Leonard can get within 25 feet. The dispute erupted after Lorton’s lawyer accused Leonard of attempted extortion over campaign finance reporting, followed by Leonard’s “I am the danger” meme referencing Walter White. The judge ruled the meme was a genuine threat, not just edgy banter, and upheld Lorton’s safety concerns. Leonard’s lawyer says they’ll appeal but applaud the judge’s acknowledgment of Leonard’s First Amendment rights. Lorton, running in the June 9 primary, called the order well-deserved given Leonard’s history of instability and concealed carry permit. Meanwhile, Leonard is also suing another candidate, Council member Devon Reese, over social media posts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/91127fafb184cce7