LEXINGTON, Tenn. (WKRN) — The charges against Larry Bushart have been dropped, according to local law enforcement.

Bushart, a retired law enforcement officer who posted dozens of memes critical of President Donald Trump, was arrested by Lexington police and booked into the Perry County Jail in September over one meme in particular.

The Perry County Sheriff and Court Clerk confirmed to News 2 on Wednesday that Bushart's charges were dropped.

Earlier this week, News 2 reported Bushart's arrest was linked to one meme that reportedly showed the text, "We have to get over it," next to an image of President Donald Trump, citing a comment the president made "on the Perry High School mass shooting day after." Bushart wrote, "This seems relevant today..." according to a court affidavit on his ar

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