From an AL.COM story about the suicide-death of Smiths Station Mayor Bubba Copeland, after "1819 News" published photos of Copeland dressed in women's clothing.
"Larry DiChiara, a congressional candidate in east Alabama in 2016, said he offered support and encouragement to Copeland after the posts were published and was angry and heartbroken over Copeland’s death."Jeff Poor, editor-in-chief of 1819 News, did not comment on the criticism but sent this statement to AL.com:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Smiths Station, the parishioners of First Baptist Church of Phenix City and the victims and family of Mayor Copeland.”
“I just want to ask you people who thought it humorous to publicly ridicule him, ‘Are you happy now?’ What crime did he commit? Some of you people make me sick. I hope you are really proud,” DiChiara said. “For our brother, F.L. Bubba Copeland May God bless your soul and forgive those who took pleasure in your suffering. They should all be ashamed!”
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