Council Considers Speech Regulations After Activist Confrontation
Street political scuffle provokes council talk on speech controls
The Spirit of Jefferson | Wednesday, November 27, 2024
In a recent incident reported by The Spirit of Jefferson, a street scuffle involving First Amendment activist Marc Petitpierre took place in downtown Shepherdstown on November 10. Known for his provocative anti-Trump posters, Petitpierre was confronted and physically accosted by a Trump supporter, leading to a discussion among local officials about balancing free speech rights with the need to prevent future altercations. The event, captured on Petitpierre's body camera, ended when he used mace in self-defense, highlighting ongoing tensions within the community regarding political expression.
