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Scott PowersNovember 29, 2017

Hours after Gov. Rick Scott declined to talk specifically about the posthumous pardons requested for the Groveland Four — 1940s victims of racial injustice that led to two being killed and two going to prison — the governor’s office said Wednesday he is aware of the case and reviewing options. “Governor Scott is aware of […]

Scott PowersJanuary 17, 2017

Longtime Puerto Rican prisoner Oscar López Rivera — known as a political prisoner to his supporters and as a convicted member of a murderous terrorist organization to his foes — is being freed under a clemency granted by President Barack Obama, according to one key lawmaker U.S. Rep. Luis Gutiérrez, an Illinois Democrat who has campaigned […]

James CallMarch 11, 2015

Lobbyist Reggie Garcia is the subject of the newest chapter of the “4th Floor Files.” Garcia is also a clemency lawyer who spends a lot of his time lobbying the governor and Cabinet for clemency on behalf of clients. Garcia has his own practice and his lobbying clients include Clinton Treadway, the Florida Justice Association, […]

James CallMarch 11, 2015

Lobbyist Reggie Garcia is the subject of the newest chapter of the “4th Floor Files.” Garcia is also a clemency lawyer who spends a lot of his time lobbying the governor and Cabinet for clemency on behalf of clients. Garcia has his own practice and his lobbying clients include Clinton Treadway, the Florida Justice Association, […]

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Rick Scott’s office: Governor is aware of Groveland Four case, reviewing all options

Luis Gutiérrez: Puerto Rican prisoner Oscar López Rivera to be freed

“4th Floor files” talks with Reggie Garcia about winning, “The Fugitive” and getting it in writing

"4th Floor files" talks with Reggie Garcia about winning, "The Fugitive" and getting it in writing