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Former Cullman County Detention Deputy Sues Sheriff, Alleges Unlawful Phone Search and Retaliation

The complaint says sheriff’s staff searched the deputy’s phone and suspended him after he reported a database security flaw that bypassed login protections.

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A former Cullman County detention deputy is suing Sheriff Matt Gentry and several other sheriff's office officials, alleging they unlawfully seized and searched his cellphone after he reported a security flaw in a law enforcement computer system.

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Dothan Eagle broke the news on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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