Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Man Jailed Over Neon Yard Sign


A Ventura County man who refuses to shut off an illegal, flashing-neon anti-Mitt Romney sign in his front yard has been arrested.

The Ventura County Star reports 59-year-old Steven Showers of Newbury Park was taken into custody after a hearing Monday.

Two weeks ago a jury convicted Showers of 8 misdemeanor counts of having unlawful signs, illegal electrical connections and other code violations.

A judge released Showers on his own recognizance provided he shut off the 10-foot sign that reads "Romneys Racist Heart Dotcom" and "Save the GOP." Showers refused.

He says the display falls under his First Amendment rights.

Read More... http://www.myfoxla.com/story/22746733/ventura-county-man-arrested-over-neon-yard-sign?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#ixzz2XvYLVCsI


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