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Fortenberry complains about Facebook reaction to vandalized sign; UNL professor says he's bullying
- Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star
- Nov 1, 2018
- Nov 1, 2018 Updated Apr 20, 2021
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Thumbing through his Facebook feed, Ari Kohen came across the now widely shared photo of a defaced campaign sign for Rep. Jeff Fortenberry.
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