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Miami Judge Dismisses Case Against City Commissioner Joe Carollo Amid Controversy Over Free Speech Rights

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Miami, FL — A legal effort to unseat Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo was terminated recently when a judge ruled against the claims brought forth by local business owners. The lawsuit, initiated by Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla, owners of the popular Little Havana establishment Ball and Chain, accused Carollo of infringing upon their free speech rights. The allegations centered on Carollo’s actions, which the businessmen claimed had violated municipal governing principles stipulating protections for free speech. They argued that Carollo’s actions warranted his removal from public office, referencing a city charter provision that allows … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo Amid Free Speech Controversy

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In Miami, a recent court decision has upheld Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s position, following a contentious lawsuit that sought his removal from office. The legal action, initiated by local businessmen Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla, charged Carollo with infringing upon their free speech rights, an allegation they believed should disqualify him from his civic role. The dispute centers on accusations that Carollo overstepped his boundaries under the Miami City charter. Fuller and Pinilla, frequent litigants against the city and Carollo, ambitiously pursued the case, claiming the commissioner’s actions posed a significant constitutional issue. Their attorney, … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Aimed at Ousting Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo Despite Earlier Legal Defeat

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Miami, FL — A Florida judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit filed by two Little Havana business owners, Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla, which aimed to oust Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo from his office. This decision follows a contentious legal battle that previously saw Carollo facing a multi-million-dollar judgment in federal court. Fuller and Pinilla, who are not residents of Miami, had pursued the lawsuit under the “Miami’s Citizens’ Bill of Rights.” This charter provision mandates the forfeiture of office by any city official found to have wilfully violated a resident’s freedom of speech. The … Read more

Maui Planning Commissioner Faces Court Summons Over Appointments Dispute

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MAUI, Hawaii – Second Circuit Court Judge Kelsey Kawano has taken legal action against Danny Ray Blackburn, calling him to appear in court on April 17 to justify his position as a Maui County Planning Commissioner. In addition to the summons, Judge Kawano issued a temporary restraining order, preventing Blackburn from participating in the Maui Planning Commission meeting. These actions come after a dispute over Blackburn’s appointment by Mayor Richard Bissen. Blackburn, who works as the Hawaii division manager for F & H Construction, a company based in Lodi, California, has been responsible for overseeing … Read more