I basically agree with the judge throwing out the verdict. However, I don't like the usage of the word "thoughtcrime" here. This was not "thoughtcrime." It was

I basically agree with the judge throwing out the verdict. However, I don't like the usage of the word "thoughtcrime" here. This was not "thoughtcrime." It was a very creepy freak who wrote online, at length, about performing some extremely disgusting violent crimes. Such behavior outside of the right context is going to raise alarm and cause people to start snooping around. And of course getting identified should rightfully trigger termination for a police officer.