Reporters and the public were removed from a Tallahassee courtroom and a live television stream was shut off Thursday as the trial over Florida’s congressional redistricting moved behind closed doors. Secrecy undermines confidence in representative government and the courts. Floridians ought to be able see all of the testimony and documents when the dispute is […]
Surprise witness emerges in redistricting trial – Miami Herald
An FSU student who allegedly submitted a map to the Legislature with proposed new districts said he never drew any maps and his name was used without permission. By Mary Ellen Klas TALLAHASSEE — The trial over Florida’s redrawn congressional districts took a dramatic turn Thursday when the judge closed the courtroom to the public and […]
Leon County judge kicks public and media out of Florida redistricting trial – Orlando Sentinel
By Aaron Deslatte TALLAHASSEE – A high-stakes trial over the fate of Florida’s congressional redistricting plans was closed to the public Thursday as top Republican operatives testified about their insider roles in trying to influence the final maps. Leon County Circuit Judge Terry Lewis ordered members of the public and media to leave the courtroom at 1:40 p.m. […]
