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Shemp Howard

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January 9, 2019

Broward Sheriff Scott Israel tells staff he's being suspended over Parkland response

Source: Miami Herald

It appears that Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel is preparing to pack up his office.

The two-term sheriff, the object of fierce criticism over BSO’s handling of the Parkland massacre, told his top commanders that he will be removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sources have told the Miami Herald.

Read more: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article224080655.html

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is evidently going to remove Democrat Sheriff Scott Israel. Does Israel deserve this, or is he just being made the fall guy?

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About Shemp Howard

I'm sticking to the union. That about sums it up.