FDLE Ordered Not to Share Doe’s Identities in Ex Post Facto Plus Case.
In another small victory in the “Ex Post Facto Plus” challenge, the Court clarified it’s order granting the plaintiff’s anonymity to prohibit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement from sharing the identities of the “Does” with anyone other than those who have a need to know.
After the Doe’s victory in their Motion to proceed anonymously, the Court ordered the parties to confer and agree on a suitable protective order. The parties conferred but could not agree. Attorneys for the Does wanted the identities kept secret from anyone other than those who have a need to know. The FDLE wanted the identities to be known to anyone at FDLE – all 1,900 FDLE employees! Thankfully, the Magistrate Judge ruled in favor of the Does.
There’s still a long road ahead in this war, but it’s good to win another battle and it’s good to see that there are some fair judges out there.
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they want names to harrass them slap there asses in jail on anything
One step at a time.
So is this the ex post facto that FAC is raising money for? If this succeeds there would be no need for separate cases? I am so confused my head hurts. We all have been throwing money at lawyers for years and I agree that a combined strong effort is the only way any of us will win.
Yes – we already raised money to file it and it was filed and is presently in litigation. We are raising money to sustain the challenge as it proceeds through the courts.
I want to join the suit. My case is more than compelling.. after 21 years, the punishments keep coming. In 1998, I had 14 days until I had to report a temp address.. fast forward to now.. 3 days.. and for the registry to not be punishment.. if I change my cell phone number and don’t report it, it’s a 3rd degree felony, punishable to 5 years in prison.. but where is the crime? If the registry is civil, then why not a civil fine?
exactly man you gotta be on defense the rest your life making sure you don’t slip and constantly study the law most SO don’t know any of this the system knows it and loves it its not about like you say phone number its that you have to hire an attorney, judge, states attorney, officers, clerks, down to janitors, etc. depend on so many heads a day for the system to work. With Pot heads about to be legal we are on deck! Remember the cops favorite line…ignorance of the law is no defense.