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Nick Weems

Coverage of Nick Weems in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 20 · 18:44 UTCMost recent: May 21 · 00:21 UTC
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Larry Bushartperson2Charlie Kirkperson2Perry Countyplace2Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)organization1Adam Steinbaughperson1First Amendmenttopic1Perry County Sheriff’s Officeorganization1Foundation for Individual Rights and Expressionorganization1Donald Trumpperson1
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  • POLITICSMay 21 · 00:21 UTCFOX NEWS
    Tennessee man jailed 37 days over Facebook meme mocking Charlie Kirk's death wins $850K settlement

    Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old retired Tennessee police officer, won an $850,000 settlement after being jailed for 37 days for refusing to remove a Facebook meme mocking Charlie Kirk's assassination. The arrest was based on an absurd interpretation that the meme posed a threat to a local school, violating his First Amendment rights. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) represented Bushart in the case, which highlights broader concerns about censorship of online speech.

  • POLITICSMay 20 · 18:44 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    Perry County pays $835k to settle lawsuit after sheriff jailed man for 37 days over Trump meme

    Perry County paid $835,000 to settle a lawsuit after Sheriff Nick Weems’ deputies jailed Larry Bushart for 37 days over a meme referencing President Donald Trump’s statement about a school shooting. The meme incorrectly linked Trump’s quote to Perry County High School, though it referenced an Iowa shooting, leading to dropped charges after public scrutiny.