Jail Death

The Fourth Circuit ruled against former York County Sheriff’s Office employee Michael Billioni, who was fired after disclosing to his journalist wife confidential information about the death of a man in jail, finding his speech was not protected.

RICHMOND, Va. — The Fourth Circuit ruled against former York County Sheriff’s Office employee Michael Billioni, who was fired after disclosing to his journalist wife confidential information about the death of a man in jail, finding his speech was not protected.

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