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Florida Supreme Court justices stir controversy

By on May 15th, 2012 | Last updated: September 28, 2012 at 11:32 am

By Chip Skambis – WUFT-FM

Three Florida Supreme Court justices have been drawing some controversy recently after having suspended oral argument on a case in order to fill out paperwork for their retention election campaigns. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Chip Skambis reports on what exactly caused the delay, and why some are calling for an investigation into the matter.

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