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A.G. GancarskiApril 25, 2016

On Monday, the re-election campaign of 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey trumpeted another in a series of key endorsements, this from Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler. Corey, well ahead in the money race against primary opponent Wes White, has scored establishment endorsements by the dozens, including from Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and his predecessor, CD 5 […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 12, 2016

Matt Shirk is in trouble in his re-election bid for 4th Circuit Public Defender. And he blames an unlikely coalition for his troubles. “It’s no surprise to me that with the support of Angela Corey and the liberal trial bar, my opponent has outraised me,” Shirk said in a statement dictated over the phone by […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 11, 2016

On Monday morning, Jacksonville’s mayor, sheriff, and state attorney, along with other stakeholders, came together in the City Hall rotunda for one purpose: to kick off Victims’ Rights Week. The purpose, as one might expect: to safeguard the rights of victims of violent crime, a shared priority of stakeholders in government, such as the aforementioned, […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 11, 2016

The money race between challenger Wes White and incumbent 4th Circuit State Attorney Angela Corey has never been competitive, but March may be the starkest indicator yet of a gap between the two. White raised just $1,000 in March, from Elizabeth White of St. Petersburg. Beyond that, he loaned his campaign $2,500. Personal loans, now totaling $12,722, are […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 8, 2016

Public safety is a term Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry uses often. But usually, faces and names aren’t associated with the concept, which Curry deems to be the most important function of government. That changes next week, as Jacksonville prepares for its annual observation of Victims’ Rights Week. Serving Victims–Building Trust–Restoring Hope is the theme this year, […]

Melissa RossApril 8, 2016

A coalition of community groups is calling for State Attorney Angela Corey “to either resign from office or she needs to be voted out of office as the State Attorney in August 2016.” That, from the Community Leadership Coalition for Justice, Jacksonville Leadership Coalition, Jacksonville Progressive Coalition, Mothers on a Mission, and more. The groups held […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 6, 2016

In recent weeks, the office of 4th Circuit Public Defender Matt Shirk has been liberal with criticisms of State Attorney Angela Corey, as both pivot toward August primaries. February saw Shirk’s office castigate Corey’s shop for disregarding the wishes of the victim’s mother in a murder case, pursuing the death penalty against her wishes, and violating confidentiality […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 5, 2016

In a letter Tuesday, 4th Circuit Public Defender Matt Shirk took issue with State Attorney Angela Corey regarding the latter’s “defiant stance as it relates to referrals of veterans into the Duval County Veterans Court.” This is, Shirk wrote, something of a historical controversy. “In 2011, the Public Defender’s Office proposed the establishment of a Veterans Court. […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 5, 2016

Jacksonville is determined to do whatever is necessary to help victims of sexual assault. That was the message Tuesday from three of the most powerful politicians in the city: Mayor Lenny Curry, Sheriff Mike Williams, and State Attorney Angela Corey. Jacksonville, of course, has been active in working against that scourge for a while. The Sexual Assault Advisory […]

Melissa RossApril 4, 2016

On the heels of a new Florida law requiring speedier testing of rape kits, advocates in North Florida are speaking out about the high rate of sexual assault in the region. A Community Speak Out is set for Tuesday morning at Jacksonville City Hall, featuring representatives from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, State Attorney’s Office, Florida […]

Tag: Angela Corey

Angela Corey trumpets key endorsement from Clay County Sheriff

4th Circuit PD Matt Shirk attacks opponent Charles Cofer, and Cofer issues a devastating response

Jax leaders kick off Victims’ Rights Week

Wes White’s fundraising flatlines in 4th Circuit State Attorney race

Jacksonville prepares to observe victims’ rights week

Jacksonville activists demand Angela Corey’s resignation

Conflict between Matt Shirk, Angela Corey continues to build

Matt Shirk, Angela Corey in war of words regarding Duval Veterans Court

Jax leadership mobilizes against sexual assault

Jax mayor, sheriff, state attorney all to speak out at rally against sexual violence