A British IT consultant was arrested after posting a photograph of himself holding a gun during a holiday in the United States, a case that later drew sharp criticism from Elon Musk. Jon RichelieuBooth, 50, from West Yorkshire, said he was shocked after police visited and later detained him over the image, which he says was taken legally on private property in Florida. Richelieu-Booth posted the photo on LinkedIn on 13 August as part of a longer message about his day and work activities. He said West Yorkshire Police later visited his home, advising him to be careful about what he posted online after concerns were raised about the image. He said officers did not ask to see proof that the photograph was taken in the US. On 24 August, officers returned to his home at around 10 pm and arrested him.
A bail document referred to allegations of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, as well as a separate allegation of stalking linked to a photograph of a house on his social media. Richelieu-Booth was held overnight before being interviewed.
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