Mark BerginJanuary 20, 2020
5min510
The decision could impact the voting rights of more than 1 million Floridians.
Tag: Robert Hinkle
Mark BerginJanuary 20, 2020
Associated PressNovember 6, 2019
7min288
Whether the legal questions are settled before Florida votes in the presidential election remains to be seen.
Staff ReportsOctober 21, 2019
10min900
Both sides found victory in Hinkle’s ruling.
Associated PressOctober 8, 20196min205
A federal judge urged voter advocates and Florida officials Tuesday to resolve their dispute over the rights of felons to regain the vote, as he decides whether to temporarily block a state law requiring ex-prisoners to settle outstanding fines and other legal obligations before their access to the ballot box is restored. After hearing testimony […]
Jim RosicaJune 20, 2019
6min1008
As Florida Solicitor General, Winsor defended the state's ban on same-sex marriage.
Jim RosicaFebruary 20, 2019
5min2758
The Tribe continues to pay $19.5 million monthly.
Michael MolineDecember 5, 2018
5min326
A gag order has been issued in the sexual harassment case brought against the Florida Senate by legislative aide Rachel Perrin Rogers, blocking attorneys and others from discussing the matter with the press. That’s according to Katie Betta, spokeswoman for the Senate, who said she was barred from even providing a copy of the order. “I am sorry, but pursuant […]
Jim RosicaNovember 10, 2018
5min395
The federal judge presiding over U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson‘s lawsuit to count provisional and mail ballots invalidated because of mismatched signatures has taken himself off the case. Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle, based in Tallahassee, entered an “order of disqualification” early Saturday. And Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, who has often taken the Rick Scott administration to […]
Jim RosicaNovember 9, 2018
7min451
After a brief scheduling call Friday afternoon, lawyers will be in court Wednesday to argue for and against Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson‘s lawsuit to count provisional and mail ballots invalidated because of mismatched signatures. And it only took a short while before Senior U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle brought up the specter of Bush v. Gore. […]
Staff ReportsOctober 16, 2018
5min362
A federal judge has set a hearing for next Tuesday in the state Senate‘s lawsuit to put an end to an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigation into a top aide’s sexual harassment and retaliation claims. Rachel Perrin Rogers, chief assistant to Senate Republican Leader and future Senate President Wilton Simpson, says former Sen. Jack Latvala repeatedly groped her and made unwelcome comments about […]