Category: Broward Courts
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A petty, costly tale of two Broward cities
By Francisco Alvarado
FloridaBulldog.org
After nearly a decade, a petty feud between Pembroke Pines and Southwest Ranches involving a metal gate blocking a street near Griffin Road appears to be over. -
‘Justice’ reformer, ex-BSO deputy Bleiweiss avoids prison but must submit to sex-offender treatment
By Noreen Marcus
FloridaBulldog.org
Self-appointed justice reformer Jonathan Bleiweiss, credibly accused of molesting 25 men when he was a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy, has shut down an attempt to send him back to prison for a long stretch. -
Broward’s unique bail reform policy avoids political pitfalls as it nears first anniversary
By Dan Christensen
FloridaBulldog.org
Bail reform came to Broward last year crafted to allow poor people arrested for misdemeanors and non-violent third-degree felonies, but who pose no risk to the public, to get out of jail without having to post any cash. -
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DeSantis uses case of Parkland killer Cruz to play politics with the death penalty
By Noreen Marcus
FloridaBulldog.org
With the Donald Dillbeck execution on Feb. 23, another one set for April 12 and many more inmates he can condemn at will, Gov. Ron DeSantis is using his death warrant power to brand himself as Florida’s chief avenger. -
Despite state law, bail reform comes to Broward in bid to end unjust treatment of poor, minorities
By Dan Christensen
FloridaBulldog.org
In a move that on its face is at odds with Florida law, Broward’s chief judge ordered an end to the assessment of cash bail for most defendants charged with non-violent, third-degree felonies or misdemeanors before their first appearance in court. -
If ‘experience matters,’ foreclosure Judge Gundersen may lose her race on Aug. 23
By Noreen Marcus
FloridaBulldog.org
Broward foreclosure Judge Andrea Gundersen is running for reelection with the motto “experience matters.” Primary voters just have to figure out if her experience is good or bad.
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