Tennessee Man Arrested, Gets $2M Bond for Posting Facebook Meme
17 hours ago
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- Tennessee man Larry Bushart arrested and held on a $2 million bond for posting a meme on Facebook.
- The meme referenced a past statement by Donald Trump about moving on from a school shooting, which some interpreted as a threat to a local high school.
- Bushart, a former police officer, faces a felony charge of Threats of Mass Violence on School Property, punishable by 1-6 years in prison.
- The arrest has sparked debate over free speech, with legal experts questioning whether the meme qualifies as a 'true threat' under the First Amendment.
- Bushart's bail conditions require a significant financial outlay, highlighting the severity of the charges against him.
- The case raises concerns about the suppression of speech and the interpretation of online content as criminal threats.