Two MPs are being fined for sharing information about Bob Saget’s death before it became public knowledge and even before his wife was notified
- Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies Emiliano Silva and Steven Reed violated department procedure when they released details of Bob Saget’s death
- The couple now face unspecified disciplinary action for violating the department’s policy on disseminating information
- Silva, one of the responding MPs at the scene, told his brother about Saget’s death, who in turn tweeted about it
- The report added that Reed, who was off duty at the time, informed two of his friends who had gone to one of Saget’s shows of the comedian’s death
Two Orange County lawmakers were disciplined for leaking information about Bob Saget’s death before it was made public.
According to a report by Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies Emiliano Silva and Steven Reed, they violated department procedure by disclosing details about the comedian’s death before the public information officer could notify the public, ClickOrlando reported .com
The 65-year-old comedian died unexpectedly on Jan. 9 after sustaining a head injury in his Orlando hotel room.
Asked if she was surprised by the conspiracies following her husband’s death, Rizzo told : “Not really in this day and age. Nothing is really shocking anymore’
According to the report, MPs leaked details of Saget’s death before his wife, Kelly Rizzo, was notified, prompting “a surge in media inquiries at a time when Mr Saget’s next of kin had not been notified and homicide investigators had not.” had even arrived at the scene.’
The couple now face unspecified disciplinary action for violating the department’s policy on disseminating information.
Silva, one of the responding MPs at the scene, told his brother about Saget’s death, who in turn tweeted about it.
The MP, who was unaware of his brother, tweeted “RIP Bob Saget” until he was shown a screenshot forty minutes later, the report said.
Silva was upset and asked his brother to delete the tweet, but by then the media was already picking it up.
The report added that Reed, who was off duty at the time, informed two of his friends who had gone to one of Saget’s shows of the comedian’s death.
Saget’s sudden death drew a lot of media attention and questions due to the mysterious circumstances surrounding the beloved actor’s death
The 65-year-old comedian died unexpectedly on Jan. 9 after sustaining a head injury in his Orlando hotel room
Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies Emiliano Silva and Steven Reed violated department procedure when they released details of Bob Saget’s death
Saget, better known as single father Danny Tanner on the ’90s sitcom Full House, was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando the morning after a standup gig in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Saget’s sudden death drew significant media attention, raising questions over the mysterious circumstances surrounding the beloved actor’s death, who was said to be “happy” and in good health.
His family then sparked further investigations and rumors after Rizzo and Saget’s three daughters filed a lawsuit blocking the release of any records from the Orange County Coroner’s Office and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, including photographs, video and audio recordings and “proprietary autopsy information.” .
Saget’s death was ruled an accident resulting from blunt head trauma believed to have been caused by a fall. However, investigators could not determine exactly how he badly fractured his skull.
In recent months, fans have floated theories challenging medical conclusions about the death, including unsubstantiated claims that the COVID-19 vaccine was a factor.
Asked if she was more surprised by the conspiracies dominating the news than the tragedy, Rizzo told : “Not really in this day and age. Nothing is really shocking anymore.’
While the loss “still doesn’t make sense” to her, Rizzo said she doesn’t consider the conspiracy theories that have surfaced.
“We don’t give him any energy. We can’t give it energy. It’s just ridiculous,’ she said.