Karen Read Trial Protester Erica Walsh CLEARED of ALL CHARGES Following Unconstitutional Arrest

Karen Read Trial Protester Erica Walsh CLEARED of ALL CHARGES Following Unconstitutional Arrest

“Criminals Control Norfolk County” on a sweatshirt is protected speech, not a crime.

The Center for American Liberty, alongside Randazza Legal Group, just scored a major First Amendment win. Prosecutors dropped all charges against Erica Walsh after she stood up to an illegal arrest outside the Karen Read trial. Police arrested Erica for wearing a sweatshirt that said, “Criminals Control Norfolk County.” She broke no law. She stood silently, expressing an opinion. A federal judge confirmed what we already knew: that’s protected speech.

This ruling shuts down efforts to weaponize the law against peaceful dissent. Erica stood her ground—and won.

Karen Read Trial Protester Erica Walsh CLEARED of ALL CHARGES Following Unconstitutional Arrest