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When does an online joke become a criminal threat? Experts explain

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What starts as a joke online can sometimes turn into a serious legal problem. Posts, memes, comments and messages that seem funny to one person may be viewed very differently by police, prosecutors or a judge if they appear to threaten someone with harm, CyberScoop said. Legal experts say the key question is often whether a reasonable person would see the message as a real threat rather than a joke, CNBC reported.

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