Ex-sheriff says court battle should continue
Ron DeSantis to toss out a lawsuit challenging Israelโs removal from office. The Senateโs removal of the veteran law enforcement officer came after a special master, appointed by Galvano, recommended that the Senate reinstate Israel. โThe nature of the challenged conduct here is not consistent with the traditional legislative process immunizing legislatures and legislators. โBut when the governor opposed the special masterโs ruling, the Florida Senate relied on suspicion, innuendo, and unnoticed speculation to declare that Sheriff Israel must be removed from office,โ Kuehne wrote. Rejecting Special Master Dudley Goodletteโs recommendation that he be reinstated, the Senate voted 25-15 during the October special session to remove Israel from office.