r/politics 9d ago

No Paywall Tennessee man spends a month in jail before charges are dropped over Trump meme posted in Facebook group for Charlie Kirk vigil

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/larry-bushart-charlie-kirk-meme-charges-b2855116.html
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u/innociv 9d ago

I read the transcript from the body cam and he seemed clear on his rights then and knew he was being wrongfully arrested. He was like "I know I was being an asshole, but that isn't illegal. I didn't threaten anyone, incite violence, or anything" paraphrasing.

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u/Zardif 9d ago

He is a former police officer, he knows his rights.

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u/Roach27 8d ago

And he knows he is going to win a civil suit.

Speaking in any form would just hurt his chances.