Justice Alito Splits With Supreme Court Over Social Media Star's Do-Over
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court sent the case of social media influencer Ashley Grayson back to a lower court for further review because of legal issues with the use of a FaceTime recording. Grayson was convicted in 2024 for trying to hire people to murder a rival influencer and others who posted negative online reviews about her.Key Facts
- Ashley Grayson was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2024 for a murder-for-hire plot.
- She tried to hire a couple to kill a rival influencer, an ex-boyfriend, and another woman who posted negative reviews.
- The government agreed that a FaceTime call recording used as evidence was illegal under the Federal Wiretap Act.
- The Supreme Court vacated (cancelled) the previous court ruling and sent the case back for more consideration.
- Justice Samuel Alito disagreed and said the error with the FaceTime recording was harmless because there was plenty of other evidence.
- Evidence included a call Grayson made to the FBI where she described the murder plan and admitted guilt.
- Grayson offered at least $20,000 for each killing and added $5,000 to speed up one murder.
- The alleged murder targets were connected to online business disputes and negative social media posts about Grayson.
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