Former Police Officer Arrested for Posting Trump Meme in Kirk Discussion

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Tennessee man arrested after posting meme in Facebook group for Charlie Kirk vigil

Members of the Perry County community reportedly believed he was making threats against local schools

www.the-independent.com

A Tennessee man was arrested on Monday for making “threats of mass violence” after posting a meme in a Facebook group where people were organizing a vigil for Charlie Kirk.

Larry Bushart Jr., 61, a former police officer, posted a meme of President Donald Trump in the Perry County community group page as members of the page were organizing a vigil to honor Kirk.

“‘We have to get over it.’ – Donald Trump, on the Perry High School mass shooting one day after,” the text on the meme read.

However, members of the group interpreted Bushart’s post as a threat against their local high school, which is also called Perry County High School.
“Investigators believe Bushart was fully aware of the fear his post would cause and intentionally sought to create hysteria within the community,” Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems told The Tennessean.

As a result, Bushart was arrested early Monday morning and charged with making threats of mass violence on school property and activities.​

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[BPPLEE]

Tennessee man arrested after posting meme in Facebook group for Charlie Kirk vigil

Members of the Perry County community reportedly believed he was making threats against local schools

www.the-independent.com

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A Tennessee man was arrested on Monday for making “threats of mass violence” after posting a meme in a Facebook group where people were organizing a vigil for Charlie Kirk.​

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Larry Bushart Jr., 61, a former police officer, posted a meme of President Donald Trump in the Perry County community group page as members of the page were organizing a vigil to honor Kirk.​

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“‘We have to get over it.’ – Donald Trump, on the Perry High School mass shooting one day after,” the text on the meme read.​

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However, members of the group interpreted Bushart’s post as a threat against their local high school, which is also called Perry County High School.​

“Investigators believe Bushart was fully aware of the fear his post would cause and intentionally sought to create hysteria within the community,” Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems told The Tennessean.​

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As a result, Bushart was arrested early Monday morning and charged with making threats of mass violence on school property and activities.​

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I don’t see it, I don’t think they have a case

 

[Bradskii]

I don’t see it, I don’t think they have a case

Me neither. I mean...just what?

 

[Matt5]

The process is the punishment. He'll get off but the whole affair will be a big hassle for him.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

Tennessee man arrested after posting meme in Facebook group for Charlie Kirk vigil

Members of the Perry County community reportedly believed he was making threats against local schools

www.the-independent.com

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A Tennessee man was arrested on Monday for making “threats of mass violence” after posting a meme in a Facebook group where people were organizing a vigil for Charlie Kirk.​

​

Larry Bushart Jr., 61, a former police officer, posted a meme of President Donald Trump in the Perry County community group page as members of the page were organizing a vigil to honor Kirk.​

​

“‘We have to get over it.’ – Donald Trump, on the Perry High School mass shooting one day after,” the text on the meme read.​

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However, members of the group interpreted Bushart’s post as a threat against their local high school, which is also called Perry County High School.​

“Investigators believe Bushart was fully aware of the fear his post would cause and intentionally sought to create hysteria within the community,” Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems told The Tennessean.​

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As a result, Bushart was arrested early Monday morning and charged with making threats of mass violence on school property and activities.​

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Though I don't see how this is a threat, it was taken out of context from the original speech. So extending a little grace to Trump, this is what he actually said and surely did not imply anything sinister which the meme kind of did?

"It's just horrible—so surprising to see it here. But we have to get over it. We have to move forward."

 

[DaisyDay]

Tennessee man arrested after posting meme in Facebook group for Charlie Kirk vigil

Members of the Perry County community reportedly believed he was making threats against local schools

www.the-independent.com

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A Tennessee man was arrested on Monday for making “threats of mass violence” after posting a meme in a Facebook group where people were organizing a vigil for Charlie Kirk.​

​

Larry Bushart Jr., 61, a former police officer, posted a meme of President Donald Trump in the Perry County community group page as members of the page were organizing a vigil to honor Kirk.​

​

“‘We have to get over it.’ – Donald Trump, on the Perry High School mass shooting one day after,” the text on the meme read.​

​

However, members of the group interpreted Bushart’s post as a threat against their local high school, which is also called Perry County High School.​

“Investigators believe Bushart was fully aware of the fear his post would cause and intentionally sought to create hysteria within the community,” Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems told The Tennessean.​

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As a result, Bushart was arrested early Monday morning and charged with making threats of mass violence on school property and activities.​

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This is similar to EO on flag burning. Certain people are really out to silence the opposition. Scary times.

 

[BPPLEE]

This is similar to EO on flag burning. Certain people are really out to silence the opposition. Scary times.

Who is he opposing with that comment?

 

[DaisyDay]

Who is he opposing with that comment?

Trump and Kirk fanatics.

 

[BPPLEE]

Trump and Kirk fanatics.

Okay, I don't get it. I don't see how it's a threat or really anything for Trump/Kirk fans to take offense

 

[DaisyDay]

Okay, I don't get it. I don't see how it's a threat or really anything for Trump/Kirk fans to take offense

I think it's an excuse for going after someone.

 

[Desk trauma]

Two million dollars bail?

 

[BPPLEE]

Two million dollars bail?

$10 million lawsuit coming

 

[Trogdor the Burninator]

Americans being arrested over Facebook posts - political correctness gone mad!