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Yes, yes he was. [0]

It's nothing new in UK, they are literally CCTV state now. Don't forget American folks that in most of the countries over here we don't have free speech ;)

And in the light of this news that Reddit CEO edited comments -- it's scary stuff -- for fun or not.

[0] http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/watch-mom...

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Your source says he admitted writing the comments, which is much stronger evidence before a court than the original comment could ever be.

Do they have plea bargains in the UK?

No, nor elected prosecutors. There is however a system where if you plead not guilty and are convicted you have to pay towards the court costs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32078676

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