What happened: A Palm Beach County employe e who was placed on administrative leave after allegations he made a Nazi salute and said “Heil Hitler” during a traffic encounter has been separated from county employment, officials said Wednesday.
Background: Palm Beach County Public Affairs Director John Jamason said the employee has until the end of the day Friday, Sept. 4, to appeal the decision.
As of Wednesday afternoon, no appeal request had been received. The county had previously said the employee was placed on leave while it investigated allegations tied to a traffic encounter.
A social media post alleged the employee, who was driving a county Building Department vehicle, acted aggressively, made a gesture appearing to be a Nazi salute and said, “Heil Hitler.” The person who shared the post said Hebrew writing was visible on the rear window of their vehicle and that photos and video were reported to county officials. Lucie GOP chairman arrested in Martin County saw palmetto berry case County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo previously said there is “no place for antisemitism, hatred or discrimination in Palm Beach County government.” The allegations have not been independently verified.
A Palm Beach County employee was separated after an alleged Nazi salute and 'Heil Hitler' remark.
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