In June 2023, Deputy Kiel posted a Christian Bible verse on Facebook, leading to a written complaint. Supervisors initially found no policy violation. However, during his December 2023 performance review, Kiel received a reduced raise, allegedly due to the post. In March 2024, after posting a comedy video about the Nineteenth Amendment, supervisors reprimanded him, using derogatory language and indicating he would not be promoted. An investigation concluded Kiel violated departmental policy, resulting in disciplinary action and potential restrictions on federal court testimony. Kiel resigned before termination proceedings concluded and filed a lawsuit alleging religious discrimination and retaliation. The department denied the allegations, citing Kiel’s conduct and speech as disruptive and harmful to operations and community trust.([1819news.com](https://1819news.com/news/item/former-baldwin-county-deputy-claims-discrimination-over-christian-facebook-posts-accused-former-sheriff-cries-foul?utm_source=openai))”
Deputy Anthony Kiel – Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office
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