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Tennessee man wins $835,000 settlement after jail
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Summary: A 61-year-old retired Tennessee police officer won an $835,000 settlement after authorities dropped a felony charge.
WHO: A 61-year-old retired police officer
WHAT: Won an $835,000 settlement after authorities dropped a felony charge following 37 days in jail
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee, USA
WHY: Authorities dropped the felony charge after the man spent 37 days in jail over his Charlie Kirk social media comments.
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