Man jailed for posting Trump meme wins $835,000 settlement

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Larry Bushart was awarded an $835,000 settlement after being jailed for 37 days for posting a Trump meme on Facebook.
Bushart sued the county and sheriff, alleging his First Amendment rights were violated and he was jailed to censor him.
Sheriff Nick Weems issued an arrest warrant for Bushart, claiming the meme could be interpreted as a threat to a local high school.
Weems later admitted he knew the meme referred to an event in a different state and that Bushart's post was protected speech.
Bushart missed the birth of his grandchild due to his inability to pay a $2 million bond.
FIRE stated the settlement vindicates Bushart's rights and sends a message to law enforcement about respecting the First Amendment.

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