Fatal Facebook: 'UK on edge of civil war' - Two men get 4 years in jail for Facebook riot

British police are cracking down on users of social media for allegedly encouraging mass uprising during a time ripe with riots. One message on Facebook even got two Brits four years behind bars recently for what they say was just a drunk joke. Now human rights groups are sounding the alarm, saying the courts are over-reacting by dishing out penalties which are far too harsh.




As of late Internet freedom has been challenged by governments worldwide including the US. Social media has given a voice to protestors everywhere. In England two men were sentenced to jail for sharing information on Facebook about the recent riots. Now the US State Department is giving $2 million in grants for the "Internet in a suitcase" to aid protesters in getting around unfriendly governments. Many are calling the US government hypocrites for such aid after a shutdown of cell phone service occurred during a recent protest in San Francisco. Could Internet in a suitcase allow governments and corporations to spy on and manipulate online revolutions? Eva Golinger, lawyer and author, tells us more.



Two men get 4 years in jail for Facebook riot