Retired Cop Sues After Being Thrown in Jail for 37 Days for ‘Simply Speaking His Mind’ About Charlie Kirk’s Murder

‘In America, we do not jail people for political speech,’ an attorney for the plaintiff says.

Larry Bushart is suing Tennessee County over jail time he received for a social media posting on Charlie Kirk. — Larry Bushart is suing Tennessee County over jail time he received for a social media posting on Charlie Kirk. Via X

BRADLEY CORTRIGHT

Published: Dec 20, 2025, 04:00 AM ET
Updated:Dec 20, 2025, 01:18 PM ET