Comments on: Century Unable To Discuss Attorney For Four Charged With Sunshine Law Violation

By: Shocked!

Shocked! — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 16:22:28 +0000

So, now we have people criticizing a journalist for doing their job and pointing out that an official task force that provides recommendations to the towns government failed to follow established state laws by ensuring the opportunity for community involvement and input? Yes North Escambia shame on you (sarcasm).

They made a mistake, fine. If they are willing, let the board pay the fines for the individuals rather than hiring a lawyer that will cost them major money (and then have to pay the fines anyway). It is non-criminal, no parole or jail is being threatened, use it as a learning lesson and lets MOVE ON!

By: who cares who told

who cares who told — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 11:07:37 +0000

Not sure why a few on here are concerned with the “who snitched” part of this story. A law appears to have been broken, these folks need to face the consequences.

Don’t break the law and you won’t have to worry about someone airing your dirty laundry.

By: Retired

Retired — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 03:49:19 +0000

Well there were certainly good intentions from these Citizens. I want them to know many of us see and know that and offer our heartfelt support for them all. I was hoping the counsel would have rallied to show support for this group so thery could breathe a sigh of relief. Yes this has certainly been a trying time but the bright side is we can see for ourselves who has good character and who does not.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 02:32:24 +0000

REGARDING:
“Ignorance of the law is no excuse ”

Sure it is.
Juries and judges take it into account when determining guilt, degree of guilt,
penalty — if any. Being honest and contrite goes far in life.

David for good intentions

By: Willene Bryan

Willene Bryan — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 01:21:38 +0000

This whole mess sure does sound like a bunch of crock. Somebody got there feeling hurt so they decided to make sure all got in trouble so it would help there feeling. I pray they can live with there self if one of these older people have a stroke or heart attack because of being scared to death and they don’t understand what is going on. Shame on you

By: William

William — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:31:51 +0000

>So States attorney filed the sworn statement after he received testimony from a witness, that would NE I presume. So NE is initiating this formal action? Is that correct?

No, NE did not file a complaint. Our publisher was questioned by a State Attorney’s Office investigator.

The SAO initiated the investigation. That happens sometimes.

By: Retired

Retired — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:23:50 +0000

So States attorney filed the sworn statement after he received testimony from a witness, that would NE I presume. So NE is initiating this formal action? Is that correct?

By: William

William — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:06:01 +0000

>>The escambia clerk of court website online records shows that a sworn statement in the case for each individual was filed. Then another line shows the attorney initiated action. That is what is on record.

You can read the sworn statements in a previous story we ran:

http://www.northescambia.com/2016/08/state-attorney-charges-four-members-of-century-board-with-sunshine-law-violation

They are signed by State Attorney Bill Eddins.

By: Citizen

Citizen — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 21:38:39 +0000

The escambia clerk of court website online records shows that a sworn statement in the case for each individual was filed. Then another line shows the attorney initiated action. That is what is on record.

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 20:29:28 +0000

The SA should be pro-active, not reactive in enforcing the law.
You want them to hide behind their desks and only apply the law when and if someone complains about something?
Really?