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Felony dropped after a man spent a month in a Tennessee jail for a Charlie Kirk post
Former law enforcement officer Larry Bushart, 61, was arrested and charged with threatening mass violence at a school due to a Facebook post making light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Despite no violence occurring, Bushart spent over five weeks in jail before prosecutors dropped the charge. The case sparked debate on free speech, law enforcement's response to community fears, and the risks of misinterpreted social media activity.
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By The Daily News Now!Former law enforcement officer Larry Bushart, 61, was arrested and charged with threatening mass violence at a school due to a Facebook post making light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Despite no violence occurring, Bushart spent over five weeks in jail before prosecutors dropped the charge. The case sparked debate on free speech, law enforcement's response to community fears, and the risks of misinterpreted social media activity.
The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.