Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement
A Tennessee man, Larry Bushart, has won an $835,000 settlement after being jailed for over a month due to a Facebook post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. His arrest, which drew national attention, was based on a meme that authorities claimed incited fear in the community. Bushart expressed relief at the vindication of his First Amendment rights and emphasized the importance of free speech in a democracy.
- ▪Larry Bushart was jailed for 37 days over a Facebook post regarding Charlie Kirk.
- ▪He lost his job and missed significant family events during his incarceration.
- ▪The settlement amount of $835,000 was agreed upon with Tennessee officials to resolve the lawsuit.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlementTennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie KirkByR.J. RICO Associated PressMay 20, 2026, 9:01 AM1:28FILE - An attendee holds a poster of Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA rally, Sept. 30, 2025, in Logan, Utah.
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