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Urbana Man Who Burned American Flag Won't Face Charges

A Champaign County prosecutor announces she won't pursue charges against an Urbana man who was arrested Monday for a flag burning protest on Facebook.

 

State's Attorney Julia Rietz cites flag burning as protected free speech in her decision not to pursue the case of Bryton Mellott.

 

Mellott was taken into protective custody because of threats against him.

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