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Fired Workers Awarded Six-Figure Payouts After Losing Corporate Jobs Over Charlie Kirk's Death Posts

Public employees dismissed for social media posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination win significant settlements, highlighting First Amendment rights in government workplaces.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

"Tennessee Man Jailed 37 Days for Trump Meme Wins $835,000 Settlement"

From the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Wednesday: After spending 37 days in jail for nothing more than posting… The post "Tennessee Man Jailed 37 Days for Trump Meme Wins $835,000 Settlement" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 22

Tennessee man arrested over Charlie Kirk Facebook meme vindicated in $835,000 settlement

The Constitution is not an à la carte menu.

We Got This Covered · May 21

Tennessee Man Jailed Over Charlie Kirk Meme Wins Massive $835,000 Payout After Free Speech Battle

Larry Bushart, a retired officer, wins a £663,000 settlement after being unlawfully arrested for sharing a Facebook meme, highlighting significant free speech concerns in a polarised political climate.

International Business Times UK · May 20

A Tennessee Man Jailed for 37 Days Because of an Anti-Trump Meme Will Get $835,000 for His Trouble

Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems preposterously claimed that Larry Bushart had threatened "mass violence" at a school.

Reason · May 20

Retired cop jailed over Charlie Kirk Facebook meme wins huge settlement

‘I am pleased my First Amendment rights have been vindicated,’ Larry Bushart said in a statement announcing the settlement

The Independent UK · May 20

Charlie Kirk post controversy: Tennessee man bags $835,000 settlement after he was sent jail Facebook post

Many people across the U.S. lost their jobs over social media comments about Kirk’s death, Larry Bushart’s case stood out as a rare instance in which such online speech led to criminal prosecution.

The Economic Times · May 20

"Ex-Cop Sues After Spending 37 Days in Jail for Sharing Meme Following Charlie Kirk Murder"

From the Complaint in Bushart v. Perry County (W.D. Tenn.); as usual, note that these are just allegations, and I… The post "Ex-Cop Sues After Spending 37 Days in Jail for Sharing Meme Following Charlie Kirk Murder" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Dec 23, 2025

Man jailed for 37 days over a Facebook meme is starting a lawsuit, and the sheriff isn’t making it any better

Arresting people because you disagree with them is illegal.

We Got This Covered · Dec 19, 2025

This Tennessee Man Spent 37 Days in Jail for Sharing an Anti-Trump Meme. He Says the Cops Should Pay for That.

Larry Bushart's lawyers argue that his arrest for constitutionally protected speech violated the First and Fourth amendments.

Reason · Dec 18, 2025