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Man wins $835K settlement after monthlong jail over meme

Larry Bushart settled for $835,000 after suing the county and sheriff over a 37-day jail term for a Trump meme.
WHO: Larry Bushart; Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)
WHAT: Bushart reached a settlement for $835,000 after suing the county and sheriff over his 37-day jail for posting a Trump meme.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 10:50 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: He was jailed for posting a Trump meme on Facebook, which he said was done to censor him.

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