加利福尼亚州最高法院规定,对洛杉矶警察局的虚假指控进行事先投诉警告,违反了言论自由,命令进行修改以保护告发者。 California's top court rules pre-complaint warning on false LAPD claims violates free speech, ordering changes to protect whistleblowers.

加利福尼亚州最高法院第6-1号裁决认为,对洛杉矶警察局官员提出的虚假指控可能受到刑事处罚的事先投诉警告,可以阻止真实报道,从而违反言论自由保护。 The California Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that a pre-complaint warning about potential criminal penalties for false claims against LAPD officers may deter truthful reporting, violating free speech protections. 法院认为,警告造成一种寒冷效应,抑制了合理的关切。 The court found the warning creates a chilling effect, discouraging legitimate concerns. 该决定要求洛杉矶警察局修订通知,以避免使公民望而却步,同时强调必须在问责制与宪法权利之间达成平衡。 The decision requires the LAPD to revise the notice to avoid discouraging citizens from coming forward, emphasizing the need to balance accountability with constitutional rights. 裁决可能影响加利福尼亚各地的类似做法。 The ruling may influence similar practices across California.