November 3, 2015 By

Tampa lawmaker’s bill would keep felony witnesses secret – Tampa Tribune

By Keith Morelli

TAMPA — State Rep. Ed Narain said he’s tired of reading about homicides in his district that go unsolved because witnesses are afraid to come forward with information that could lead to arrests.

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Tampa lawmaker’s bill would keep felony witnesses secret – Tampa Tribune

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