The first person to be indicted for writing something on the Internet was charged by the FBI after posting threats and released after 29 days in prison based on his writings being protected under the free speech clause.

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This statement is true. In 1995, a man named Jake Baker was indicted by the FBI for posting violent and sexually explicit stories on an online forum. He was ultimately released after 29 days in prison and his writings were deemed protected under the First Amendment's free speech clause.

The First Person to Be Indicted for Writing Something on the Internet