Marsy's Law

Should law enforcement officers be able to claim Marsy's Law victim privacy protections if they’re threatened with violence while on the job? That’s the question before state lawmakers in a new legislative proposal. It's a response to a recent Florida Supreme Court that says, no.

Ashley Moody’s office is urging the Florida Supreme Court to use the constitutional amendment to make it harder for Death Row inmates to get stays of execution.

The local Peyton Tuthill Foundation, a tribute to a young victim of violent crime, is a prime partner in the week-long recognition.

The Florida Supreme Court is mulling questions about whether Marsy's Law and protecting the rights of crime victims can be used to keep anonymous the identities of police officers who kill a suspect in the line of duty.

On Wednesday, the Florida Supreme Court will consider whether the identities of officers who kill civilians should be protected under Marsy’s Law. The law is intended to protect the identities of crime victims. Supporters argue that officers involved in fatal shootings may face imminent threat of harm themselves. The case stems from two Tallahassee police officers who shot and killed suspects and want their names shielded.

It's the third time the Florida Supreme Court has postponed arguments in a high-profile case about a 2018 constitutional amendment known as “Marsy’s Law.” Two Tallahassee police officers are trying to keep their identities from being released.

Arguments in a high-profile dispute involving TPD and the 2018 constitutional amendment known as “Marsy’s Law” are being rescheduled due to Ian.

The Florida Supreme Court says it will hear arguments in October in a high-profile case about a 2018 constitutional amendment known as “Marsy’s Law.” The case involves Tallahassee police. The court will consider whether Marsy’s Law can shield the identities of police officers.

The Florida Supreme Court has set a date for oral arguments in a case over whether law enforcement can claim victim privacy protections while on the job.

A Miami police-oversight board Wednesday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject arguments that a 2018 constitutional amendment known as “Marsy’s Law” applies to law-enforcement officers.