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Man thrown in jail for 37 days over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement

Larry Bushart, who spent 37 days in jail over his Facebook post about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will get $835,000 to settle a lawsuit against Tennessee officials. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

Published May 20, 2026, 5:51 PM
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Man thrown in jail for 37 days over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement

Larry Bushart, who spent 37 days in jail over his Facebook post about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will get $835,000 to settle a lawsuit against Tennessee officials. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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