Ga. Police Officer Resigns After Suspension for Social Media Post - Newsmax
WEBJan 26, 2023 · A A. A Georgia police officer resigned last week after being placed on administrative leave for sharing his religious beliefs on social media. Jacob Kersey, 19, told The Daily Signal that he gave up his position with the Port Wentworth Police Department after weeks of being attacked for a 20-word Facebook post that expressed his traditional ...
Georgia police officer Jacob Kersey resigns after …
WEBJan 29, 2023 · Kersey said other officials in the department had privately shared their support with him and he did not blame them for failing to publicly defend him. Kersey was placed on administrative leave but …
Why Georgia Cop Quit After Pushback Over Post on Traditional …
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · PLAYLIST. Virginia Allen: On Jan. 2, a Georgia police officer named Jacob Kersey wrote on his Facebook, “God designed marriage. Marriage refers to Christ and the church. That’s why there is no ...
Port Wentworth police officer resigns after controversy over
WEBJan 31, 2023 · PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTGS) — A Port Wentworth police officer's story is garnering national attention after he resigned following controversy over a Facebook post on his personal account. Port Wentworth police chief announces retirement. According to Fox News, Jacob Kersey, 19, quit the Port Wentworth Police Department earlier this …
Georgia police officer resigns after being put on leave for ... - LifeSite
WEBJan 27, 2023 · 'God designed marriage. Marriage refers to Christ and the church,' former police officer Jacob Kersey wrote, paraphrasing St. Paul’s teaching in the Book of Ephesians.
Police Officer Resigns Over Anti-Gay Facebook Post - Metro Weekly
WEBJacob Kersey resigned even after being cleared of wrongdoing, deciding to stand by a post expressing opposition to gay marriage. By John Riley on February 7, 2023 @JRileyMW 79
Ga. Police Officer Resigns After Suspension for Social Media Post
WEBJan 26, 2023 · A A. A Georgia police officer resigned last week after being placed on administrative leave for sharing his religious beliefs on social media. Jacob Kersey, 19, told The Daily Signal that he gave up his position with the Port Wentworth Police Department after weeks of being attacked for a 20-word Facebook post that expressed his traditional ...
Attorney for Port Wentworth Police Officer Jacob Kersey defends …
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · Lee Sherrod ended the letter saying that he hoped that Kersey would “take this situation as a learning lesson.”. After the meetings with leadership and the Jan. 13 letter, Jacob realized that ...
Georgia faith leaders demand apology from city after cop was …
WEBMar 7, 2023 · Former Officer Jacob Kersey said he was effectively forced to resign from his job after being told he could be terminated for posting his religious beliefs on social media. (Jacob Kersey)
Georgia police officer resigns after refusing to delete post …
WEBJan 27, 2023 · Georgia police officer resigns after refusing to delete post defending traditional marriage. Jacob Kersey said he was contacted by Lt. Justin Hardy, who said his public beliefs on marriage are a liability issue for "use of force" against members of the LGBTQ community.
Former Port Wentworth officer demands apology after ‘forcible ...
WEBMar 10, 2023 · PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WSAV) – Surrounded by pastors, politicians and friends – and armed with a petition of 34,000 signatures – former Port Wentworth police officer Jacob Kersey is demanding ...
Georgia officer forced out over Christian beliefs, attorneys say | U.S ...
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · Port Wentworth Police Officer Jacob Kersey resigned in January after being told by his supervisors he could be terminated for sharing his religious views on marriage. ... Forced to choose between his private religious speech and the job he loved, attorneys say Kersey had no choice but to resign. Stephanie Taub, senior counsel for First Liberty ...
INTERVIEW | Police Officer Jacob Kersey Explains Why He
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · That’s a question Jacob Kersey did not anticipate having to ask himself at the age of 19. ... Kersey made the choice to resign, explaining that he refuses to abandon his religious convictions.
Police officer resigns after superiors suspend him for traditional ...
WEBJan 25, 2023 · A police officer in Georgia resigned last week after he said superiors attempted to suppress him from sharing his religious beliefs on social media. Jacob Kersey, 19, gave up his position with the ...
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