Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey publicly criticized pop star Lizzo for mischaracterizing his statements regarding protests. Ivey had warned violent protesters of severe consequences, including death, if they attacked law enforcement, but emphasized that peaceful protests would be protected. Lizzo, in a viral social media video, accused law enforcement of threatening to kill peaceful protesters exercising their First Amendment rights, leading to the sheriff's strong rebuttal.
Florida sheriff scolds Lizzo after she said law enforcement threatened to 'kill' peaceful protestors
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey publicly criticized pop star Lizzo for mischaracterizing his statements regarding protests. Ivey had warned violent protesters of severe consequences, including death, if they attacked law enforcement, but emphasized that peaceful protests would be protected. Lizzo, in a viral social media video, accused law enforcement of threatening to kill peaceful protesters exercising their First Amendment rights, leading to the sheriff's strong rebuttal.
Trending- 1 Prior to "No Kings" protests: Sheriff Wayne Ivey holds a press conference, issuing warnings to violent protesters.
- 2 Undisclosed date: Lizzo posts a video on Instagram, mischaracterizing Ivey's statements.
- 3 June 17, 2025: Sheriff Ivey responds to Lizzo's comments, scolding her for inaccuracy.
- Public disagreement between a celebrity and law enforcement
- viral videos
- clarification from the sheriff
What: Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey scolds pop star Lizzo for mischaracterizing his statements about law enforcement's response to protests, specifically her claim that he threatened to kill peaceful protestors.
When: Article published June 17, 2025; Ivey's press conference occurred ahead of "No Kings" protests; Lizzo's video posted on social media.
Where: Brevard County, Florida; social media (Instagram).
Why: Lizzo misinterpreted Sheriff Ivey's warning, which was directed at violent protesters, as a threat against peaceful protestors, prompting Ivey to clarify and defend his stance.
How: Sheriff Ivey issued a public statement and spoke to Fox News Digital to correct Lizzo's claims, emphasizing his warnings were for violent actions, not peaceful assembly.