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CPS Drops Public Order Case in UK Probe Over LinkedIn Gun Photo as Contractor Vows Legal Action

The decision followed a 13‑week investigation that began after a Florida holiday picture triggered a stalking complaint.

Overview

  • West Yorkshire Police arrested Jon Richelieu‑Booth on 24 August after he posted a Florida gun photo on LinkedIn.
  • Bail documents listed alleged intent to cause fear with a firearm alongside a separate stalking claim tied to a property image.
  • Those allegations were later withdrawn, then a public order charge over another post was set for Bradford Magistrates on 25 November before being dropped.
  • The Crown Prosecution Service discontinued proceedings for lacking a realistic prospect of conviction, according to reporting.
  • Richelieu‑Booth says repeated police visits, a night in custody, and device seizures harmed his business, and he plans to sue; West Yorkshire Police cited a stalking complaint and declined detailed comment.