Veteran Burned Flag? Jail Time Looms! | JQJO

A North Carolina man, Jan Carey, faces misdemeanor charges in D.C. for burning an American flag outside the White House. The charges aren't directly related to flag burning itself, but rather for violating park regulations regarding fire safety. This follows President Trump's executive order urging investigation into flag burning, despite a Supreme Court ruling protecting such acts as free speech. Carey, a veteran, stated his act was a protest against the executive order. The charges carry a potential fine or up to six months imprisonment.