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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/10/man-finally-released-a-month-after-absurd-arrest-for-reposting-trump-meme/>
"The saga of a 61-year-old man jailed for more than a month after reposting a
Facebook meme has ended, but free speech advocates are still reeling in the
wake.
On Wednesday, Larry Bushart was released from Perry County Jail, where he had
spent weeks unable to make bail, which a judge set at $2 million. Prosecutors
have not explained why the charges against him were dropped, according to
The
Intercept, which has been tracking the case closely. However, officials faced
mounting pressure following media coverage and a social media campaign called
“Free Larry Bushart,” which stoked widespread concern over suspected police
censorship of a US citizen over his political views.
Bushart is now planning to sue, his attorney Joshua Phillips told
The
Washington Post."
Via Muse.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
