Man Jailed Over Social Media Post Awarded $835,000 in Lawsuit Against Sheriff

Larry Bushart was awarded $835,000 in a lawsuit against a Tennessee sheriff who jailed him for 37 days over a social media post related to Charlie Kirk's killing, claiming it incited hysteria.

20 May, 13:00 — 20 May, 13:00

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He Was Jailed Over a Charlie Kirk Post. The Sheriff Now Owes Him $835,000.

Larry Bushart sued a Tennessee sheriff who claimed he wanted to incite hysteria with a post after Mr. Kirk’s killing and jailed him for 37 days.

By Rick Rojas

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Man Jailed Over Social Media Post Awarded $835,000 in Lawsuit Against Sheriff

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He Was Jailed Over a Charlie Kirk Post. The Sheriff Now Owes Him $835,000.

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