And...... she's fired.
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From the agents I've spoken to, it's an agency that's in need of an overall. Lots of unhappiness that goes beyond this past administration.
I guess there are still quite a few people that just don't understand how to use social media, it's simply amazing.
There are no prosecutorial aspects other than dismissal.
Removal is the only penalty authorized for violation of the HatchAct, under 5 U.S.C.S. § 1505. The Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) has plenary jurisdiction under § 1505 to determine after a hearing whether the violationwarrants the removal of the officer or employee from his office or employment.
Buddy of mine is a conservation officer in my agency and he said when new applicants for the conservation officer/forest ranger academy start filing in, the first thing they do is a background check of their social media. He said 20-40% of the applicants are red flagged then and there.
She mentioned jail time in her facebook post. Thanks for the clarification.