Federal civil rights lawsuit filed in Florida inmate’s death
Florida prison officials tried to cover up the death of an ill inmate who was gassed at least three times in a confinement cell as he screamed for help, a federal civil rights…
Florida to pay prison whistleblowers $800,000 to end lawsuit
Years after three prison investigators came forward with evidence of inmate abuse and cover-ups at the Florida Department of Corrections, the state has agreed to settle a retaliation lawsuit — and pay them $800,000…
The Rotunda with Trimmel Gomes
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The Rotunda with Trimmel Gomes – Episode 87: Whistleblower
After whistleblowers revealed evidence of inmate abuse and cover-ups at the Florida Department of Corrections, the state agreed to settle a retaliation lawsuit for $800,000. On this episode of The Rotunda…
Strippers, emails color Florida governor’s race
Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist are both emptying their barrels of opposition research: strippers, fraud, disappearing emails, unsavory…
Judge says lawsuit can allege Scott intentionally violated law
A Tallahassee judge opened the door Monday for a new complaint against Gov. Rick Scott that alleges the governor intentionally withheld public records in violation of state law…
Judge Orders Information On Private Emails Used By Scott, Staff
Andrews said getting courts involved is the only way to get information about what the governor’s office is up to. Andrews has been locked in a legal battle with Scott…
Florida governor urged to pay costs of public records lawsuit
The head of Florida’s main open-government organization said Wednesday Governor Rick Scott should personally pay the $700,000 settlement costs of a public…
AP: Gov. Rick Scott Used Private Email Accounts For Public Work
Gov. Rick Scott’s office handed over public records showing the newly re-elected governor has in fact used a private email account to conduct public business…
Gov. Rick Scott’s legal bills climb another $300,000 with payments to lawyers in Sunshine cases
Florida’s legal bill to defend Gov. Rick Scott grew Wednesday, as the governor’s office released documents showing he has agreed pay lawyers $300,000 for defending him in two open government…