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Army veteran who burned American flag near White House pleads not guilty to federal charges

Excerpt from Associated Press. Read the full article here

“Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, one of Carey’s lawyers, said the charges against him represent an effort by the Trump administration to stifle free speech and dissent.

“This is a desecration of the First Amendment by the administration, and it is crucial that people stand up and speak out, exercise their rights,” said Verheyden-Hilliard, co-founder of the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund.”