
"Tragic Suicide of Alabama Mayor Exposes the Perils of Public Outing"
F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, the mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, took his own life after a conservative website published pictures of him cross-dressing and engaging in erotic fiction writing. The website, 1819 News, released articles revealing Copeland's private life, including photos and fictional stories, without his consent. The act of outing a person's private life without permission can be extremely harmful, according to experts. Copeland was known for his contributions to the city's growth and development, including leading it through the COVID-19 pandemic and a deadly tornado outbreak. His death has sparked grief, confusion, and anger within the community.


