Demand Investigation into Okaloosa County's Injustice System

The Issue

My son, a loving father and husband, is unjustly imprisoned in Okaloosa County, FL. In a gross miscarriage of justice, he has been incarcerated for a crime he did not commit He has been accused of violating a restraining order that his neighbors put on him. They say on June10 2024 my son went into their yard My son was not served any resteaining order until June 12 2024, and it states such on the clerk of court website.. Sheriff's deputies wield power without fear of reprisal, fabricating narratives under oath that judges accept without question. Despite the existence of body camera footage and a deputy's deposition proving perjury, my son remains behind bars while his family grieves his absence.

This is not an isolated incident; it is a symptom of a deeply flawed justice system in Okaloosa County where innocent people are routinely incarcerated and families destroyed. The cost of legal defense has already exceeded $40,000 - a harsh toll on a humble family deprived of its primary provider.

The situation is desperate and cries out for intervention. We challenge law enforcement, prosecution, and judiciary personnel to uphold the principles of fairness, justice, and integrity that their positions demand. We call for an immediate, independent investigation into the systemic problems plaguing Okaloosa County’s justice system. Practices that allow depravation of civil liberties based on perjured testimonies must be abolished.

In memory of liberty and justice, we urge you to stand with us in our fight against this crooked system. Sign this petition to demand accountability and reform within Okaloosa County's justice system.

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Tina BrownPetition StarterI am just me. I am a grandma of 5, I love my babies, and spend all the time I can with them. I used to work as a nurse but became disabled in 2012. I loved what I did and miss it daily.

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The Issue

My son, a loving father and husband, is unjustly imprisoned in Okaloosa County, FL. In a gross miscarriage of justice, he has been incarcerated for a crime he did not commit He has been accused of violating a restraining order that his neighbors put on him. They say on June10 2024 my son went into their yard My son was not served any resteaining order until June 12 2024, and it states such on the clerk of court website.. Sheriff's deputies wield power without fear of reprisal, fabricating narratives under oath that judges accept without question. Despite the existence of body camera footage and a deputy's deposition proving perjury, my son remains behind bars while his family grieves his absence.

This is not an isolated incident; it is a symptom of a deeply flawed justice system in Okaloosa County where innocent people are routinely incarcerated and families destroyed. The cost of legal defense has already exceeded $40,000 - a harsh toll on a humble family deprived of its primary provider.

The situation is desperate and cries out for intervention. We challenge law enforcement, prosecution, and judiciary personnel to uphold the principles of fairness, justice, and integrity that their positions demand. We call for an immediate, independent investigation into the systemic problems plaguing Okaloosa County’s justice system. Practices that allow depravation of civil liberties based on perjured testimonies must be abolished.

In memory of liberty and justice, we urge you to stand with us in our fight against this crooked system. Sign this petition to demand accountability and reform within Okaloosa County's justice system.

avatar of the starter
Tina BrownPetition StarterI am just me. I am a grandma of 5, I love my babies, and spend all the time I can with them. I used to work as a nurse but became disabled in 2012. I loved what I did and miss it daily.

The Decision Makers

Matt Gaetz
Former U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 1st Congressional District

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