This jury gave an award of damages that sent a message loud and clear to all sheriffs in this state and to all law enforcement that you cannot trample on the Fourth Amendment in the state of Florida. And if you do, there is going to be a price to pay. |
This kind of behavior can't happen in America in the 21st century. But this is the kind of disturbing and shocking conduct that was common in Jefferson County. |
We wanted somebody to really look at this incident, and it's clear that's what they are doing. |