Lawsuit hearing in August for former Bay County deputy who claims that since he is a veteran, only prosecutor can OK his firing

A former deputy’s lawsuit against Bay County Sheriff John E. Miller is continuing to work its way through the court system. A pre-hearing conference is expected for some time in late August, attorney Kevin J. Kelly said of Jason Holsapple’s lawsuit. An exact date hasn’t been set, Kelly said. Holsapple was hired as a deputy in July 2011 and was terminated March 9 of this year. In his suit, he claims Miller fired him for supporting sheriff candidate Robert “Bobby” Lee.


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