Floridians have a valid interest and a constitutional right to know where their governor is investing his money and whether he is financially benefiting from public policy he helps set. Now there are reasonable questions — and a lawsuit — over whether Floridians have a complete picture of Gov. Rick Scott’s financial interests. Scott should […]
Lawsuit: Gov. Rick Scott shields more than $200 million in assets – Miami Herald
Gov. Rick Scott has failed to report more than $200 million in assets on his state financial disclosure form in violation of the Florida Constitution, Democratic attorney general candidate George Sheldon alleged in a lawsuit filed Wednesday. Sheldon, a former deputy attorney general under Bob Butterworth, is running against Republican Pam Bondi. His lawsuit, filed […]
Attorney General Hopeful Sues Scott Over Financial Disclosure – The News Service of Florida
Democratic attorney-general candidate George Sheldon filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Gov. Rick Scott for allegedly under-reporting personal financial interests. Scott’s campaign called the lawsuit a campaign distraction orchestrated by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and noted that a court ruled this summer in favor of Scott’s use of a blind trust to maintain his finances. […]
