2 deputies suspended for leaking news of Bob Saget’s death

Two Florida state deputies were suspended from office for two weeks after leaking information about the death of actor and comedian Bob Saget. Officials alerted his family. said.

Monday’s Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirms that both deputies were suspended without pay for 81 hours.

“This case shows how important it is for detectives in death investigations to have the time to ensure next-of-kin notifications are made before that information can be disseminated,” Orange County Sheriff John Mina saidIn a statement. “The deputy acknowledged their wrongdoings and were disciplined for them.”

According to an investigation report, one of the deputies reported Saget’s death to his brother shortly after arriving on the scene. The brother then posted the information on social networks. Officials say that the other deputy, who was not on duty and was not involved in the investigation into Saget’s death, informed his neighbor about Saget’s passing. said.

Saget, 65, was found dead by a security guard at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando on January 9. He had failed to check out of his hotel. His family had requested a well being check. A medical examiner later confirmed that Saget had been found dead. Full House and America’s Funniest Home Videos star had died from an accidental blow to the head, likely from a backward fall.