Ohio Blogger Found Guilty of Harassing Senator With Shrek Memes

D.J. Byrnes sent two crude Shrek memes to Ohio state Sen.

Jerry Cirino and was found guilty of telecommunications harassment.

The judge ordered Byrnes to pay court costs and a $200 fine.

Byrnes argued that his messages were protected speech.

The case raises questions about when insulting messages to public officials can be treated as criminal harassment.