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.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement — The Guardian — World
- ▪ $835,000 settlement reached after Tennessee man jailed for Kirk-related Facebook posts — Quartz
- ▪ Man thrown in jail for 37 days over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Man jailed over Charlie Kirk post awarded $835K settlement — The Hill
- ▪ Retired officer jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement — CBS News — US
- ▪ Man wins $835K after sheriff jailed him for a month over Charlie Kirk post — Ars Technica - All content
- ▪ Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement - AP News — Google News
- ▪ He Was Jailed Over a Charlie Kirk Post. The Sheriff Now Owes Him $835,000. — NYT > Top Stories
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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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