After fierce debate, state committee backs protest bill – Daytona Times

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After fierce debate, state committee backs protest bill – Daytona Times

BY DARA KAM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE – An effort to enhance penalties associated with violent protests, create new crimes when mobs attack property or police and make it difficult for cities to trim law-enforcement spending had a rocky legislative debut Wednesday, drawing heated criticism from opponents. The measure is backed by the state’s […]

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