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Man Jailed for Charlie Kirk Meme Wins $850K Free Speech Settlement
A retired Tennessee police officer, who was jailed for 37 days over a Facebook meme mocking Charlie Kirk's death, has won an $850,000 settlement for a free speech violation.
20 May, 15:40 — 21 May, 00:21
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Tennessee man jailed 37 days over Facebook meme mocking Charlie Kirk's death wins $850K settlement
Tennessee man Larry Bushart will receive $850,000 after spending 37 days in jail for a Facebook meme, vindicating his First Amendment rights.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago
Retired cop jailed over Charlie Kirk Facebook post wins $835,000 settlement for free speech
‘I am pleased my First Amendment rights have been vindicated,’ Larry Bushart said in a statement announcing the settlement
By R.j. Rico
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First report: The Independent · 20 May, 15:40|Full coverage: 2 · 9h|Window: 9h
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