Published by the Florida Center for Government Accountability
Frank Artiles’ phone and the public’s right to know
Editorial, Sun Sentinel, July 8, 2021
The accused political dirty trickster Frank Artiles challenged the public’s right to know in a Miami courtroom — and lost. That means the public won. It’s an encouraging sign for the future of democracy in Florida, but it’s also a valuable reminder that shining light in dark places doesn’t simply happen. It takes action by Florida news organizations and a judge’s sound interpretation of state law.
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