"A Free Speech Victory: Tennessee Man Receives $835,000 Settlement After 37-Day Jail Stint for Posting Trump Meme. In a disturbing case that highlights the dangers of overzealous law enforcement, a Tennessee man has been awarded a substantial settlement after spending 37 days in jail for a social media post deemed a 'threat' by authorities. The post, a meme referencing former President Donald Trump, was deemed non-credible by the FBI, but the man was still arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat. The foundation that represented the man in his lawsuit has spoken out about the importance of protecting free speech and the need for law enforcement to be more careful in their interpretation of online content."
From the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Wednesday: After spending 37 days in jail for nothing more than posting… The post "Tennessee Man Jailed 37 Days for Trump Meme Wins $835,000 Settlement" appeared first on Reason.com.
