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Florida Judge Reduces Slot Suit Defendants

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – As reported by the Associated Press: "A trial judge agreed Monday to remove 15 county elections supervisors as defendants in a lawsuit filed by opponents of the South Florida slot machine amendment that voters approved on Election Day.

"Circuit Judge Nikki Ann Clark agreed with attorneys for the county officials that they did not belong in the lawsuit because the election was over and they have no further role in the process. That ruling leaves the slots campaign and Secretary of State Glenda Hood as defendants.

"The constitutional amendment lets voters in Broward and Miami-Dade counties decide whether they want to allow slots at six racetracks and a jai-alai fronton. The lawsuit by three groups alleges widespread fraud in the petition drive that got the proposal on the ballot and demands the amendment be struck down…"

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