Florida lawmaker wants to make it easier for public figures to win defamation lawsuits
Critics of Rep. Alex Andrade's bill say it is designed to suppress freedom of the press and is "un-American."
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Critics of Rep. Alex Andrade's bill say it is designed to suppress freedom of the press and is "un-American."
A tiny non-profit last week broke the biggest story in Florida politics that continues to reverberate around the country. Barbara Petersen, executive director of the Florida Center for Government Accountability, appeared on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom to discuss how that happened and the other work her group is doing to ensure public access to government records.
Advocates who work with survivors of sexual assault each day in Tallahassee say they worry about the impacts a recent Marsy's Law ruling.
The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion November 30 saying Marsy's Law does not grant police officers anonymity when they use deadly force.
The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion November 30 saying Marsy's Law does not grant police officers anonymity when they use deadly force.