Deputy Sues Sheriff Over Phone Search | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

A former Cullman County detention deputy is suing the sheriff and officials after they seized his phone following his report of a critical security flaw in the county’s computer system. Claiming no warrant was ever issued — despite initial false statements — he says he was retaliated against for exposing internal misconduct, including suspension, loss of access to work tools, and being barred from the jail. His family’s political ties also appear to have fueled the backlash. Now working with Morgan County, he argues this amounted to constructive discharge and seeks to restore his rights…