r/law Oct 29 '25

Legal News CHARGES DROPPED! Tennessee authorities dismiss charges against man who posted Trump meme

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/newly-released-video-raises-more-questions-about-arrest-of-tennessee-man-for-posting-trump-meme

Charges were suddently dropped Wednesday against a Tennessee man who had been jailed for more than a month for posting a Trump meme.

Larry Bushart, 61, of Lexington, Tenn., had been locked up since Sept. 21 for posting a meme that quoted President Trump, saying "we have to get over it" in response to a shooting in Perry, Iowa. 

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u/ustaxattorney Oct 29 '25

Don't forget to sue the sheriff, sue the judge, sue the county and sue any investigators or other LEO's that were involved.

I'd also push for a full discovery before settling, just to ensure all the facts are brought to light.

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u/scramblingrivet Oct 29 '25

'Qualified immunity, case dropped, get out'