#92 Lucy Connolly: Jailed for a Tweet & Still Speaking Out

Lucy shares her compelling story of her journey through the UK justice system, the impact of social media, and her fight for free speech. This episode explores the broader issues of government accountability, media bias, and the importance of standing up for principles.Buy Lucy's new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A+Tweet+Too+Far+LucyChapters00:00 Introduction to Lucy’s story and new book02:13 Why Lucy decided to write her book05:05 Public reaction and ongoing relevance of her case08:13 The justice system and sentencing disparities12:02 Institutional failures and accountability15:14 Government and police interactions post-jail19:52 Media bias and its impact on her case27:15 Political extremism and societal division32:19 Support from independent journalists and organizations34:52 Mainstream media’s portrayal and bias43:56 Lucy’s message and the importance of free speech