Paul Chambers was originally fined Â£385 ( $ 603 ) for sending a `` menacing tweet '' The case has highlighted the arguments about the limits of free speech on the internet . Thousands of people joined an online campaign to support Chambers , retweeting his message , and recently posting Twitter comments under the hashtag # twitterjoketrial . A spokesman from the Metropolitan Police said that they were aware of the incident and are investigating it. High profile comics sent messages supporting the Chambers ' appeal .
Paul Chambers was originally fined Â£385 ( $ 603 ) for sending a `` menacing tweet '' The case has highlighted the arguments about the limits of free speech on the internet . A spokesman from the Metropolitan Police said that they were aware of the incident and are investigating it. High profile comics sent messages supporting the Chambers ' appeal .