Florida Supreme Court rules police using deadly force not protected by Marsy’s Law

Marsy's Law doesn't protect anyone's name, including law enforcement, state Supreme Court rules

In a major ruling with broad implications across Florida, the state’s Supreme Court said Thursday that a constitutional amendment voters passed in 2018 known as “Marsy’s Law” does not guarantee victims of crimes a categorical right to keep their names secret. The justices said the amendment’s provisions to allow crime victims to withhold their names from public disclosure directly conflicts with two other guarantees in Florida’s Constitution, th…

FLSC rules that Marsy's Law does not protect crime victims' names

The ruling comes after a nearly three-year court battle.

Florida Supreme Court rules police using deadly force not protected by Marsy’s Law

The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion November 30 saying Marsy's Law does not grant police officers anonymity when they use deadly force.

Florida Supreme Court: Law enforcement isn’t required to withhold victims’ names - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida law enforcement agencies began refusing to publicly release crime victims’ names after voters passed a victims’ rights constitutional amendment, but the state Supreme Court ruled on Thursday they weren’t required to do so. Legally, the name of a crime victim doesn’t have to be withheld from the public, the court ruled. The amendment, rather, protects information that could be used to locate and harass a victim. “…

Florida Supreme Court: Law enforcement isn't required to withhold victims' names

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida law enforcement agencies began refusing to publicly release crime victims' names after voters passed a victims' rights constitutional amendment, but the state Supreme Court ruled on Thursday they weren't required to do so.

Florida Supreme Court: Law enforcement isn't required to withhold victims' names

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida law enforcement agencies aren’t required to withhold victims’ names under the Marcy’s Law amendment approved by voters five years ago. Florida law enforcement agencies began refusing to publicly release crime victims’ names after voters passed the constitutional amendment. But the court ruled Thursday that the name of a crime victim isn’t protected, but rather information that could be used to locate and harass t…