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Florida Mass Shootings

Former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel cannot pursue his due process claims against Governor Ron DeSantis or Florida’s Senate President Bill Galvano, a federal court in the state ruled. Israel was suspended on grounds of “neglect of duty and incompetence” in connection with two mass shootings: the 2017 Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shooting and the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel cannot pursue his due-process claims agains Governor Ron DeSantis or Bill Galvano, president of the Florida Senate, a federal court in the state ruled. Israel was suspended on grounds of “neglect of duty and incompetence” in connection with two mass shootings: the 2017 Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shooting and the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.  

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