Judge David Frank
Coverage of Judge David Frank in the Nexus archive.
- Amendment 3 ballot title, summary language, don’t pass muster, judge rules
A Florida circuit court judge ruled that the ballot title and summary language for Amendment 3 are misleading and violate state law by using political slogans and omitting key information. The judge ordered Attorney General James Uthmeier to revise the language, which claims the amendment 'benefits' taxpayers and 'protects small businesses,' before the Aug. 14 deadline.
- Judge hears testimony in lawsuit seeking to remove Fishback from Florida governor’s race
A judge began hearing testimony in a lawsuit challenging whether James Fishback met Florida's residency requirements to run for governor. The case, brought by Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, alleges Fishback falsely certified residency, with both sides presenting evidence about his primary residence in Washington, D.C., versus Florida.