Police Anonymity

Marsy's Law is a provision of the Florida Constitution that grants crime victims certain rights, among them is the right to "prevent the disclosure of information or records that could be used to locate or harass the victim or the victim’s family[.]" Art. I, §16(b)(5), Fla. Const. A police officer is victimized while on duty. Can she claim the protections of Marsy's Law?

Daniela Abratt of Thomas & LoCicero joins Robert to debate the issue. Thomas & LoCicero represents the news media, which intervened in the case. The media argues that police officers are not covered by Marsy's Law. The First District Court of Appeal disagreed. The case is now before the Florida Supreme Court. Oral argument took place on Dec. 7, 2022.

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