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Fane Lozman, Petitioner v. City of Riviera Beach, Florida
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June 18, 2018
Florida Man Wins High Court Battle Over Retaliatory Arrest
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the existence of probable cause for an arrest does not eclipse a claim of retaliatory arrest, giving Fane Lozman — houseboat owner, activist and thorn in the side of the city government of Riviera Beach, Florida — his second win in the nation's highest court.
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February 27, 2018
Justices Leery Of Broad Ruling In Retaliatory Arrest Case
The U.S. Supreme Court expressed outrage Tuesday over the case of a Florida man arrested at his city council meeting for speaking about government corruption, but worried that allowing his First Amendment claim would open the floodgates for frivolous lawsuits against the police.
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February 23, 2018
Fla. Man, City To Spar Over Retaliatory Arrest In High Court
When Fane Lozman — houseboat owner, activist and thorn in the side of Riviera Beach, Florida's city government — makes his second trip to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, he'll argue that the city arrested him because of his vocal opposition to a marina development plan, in a case that will have the justices tackle whether probable cause for an arrest eclipses any claims of retaliatory arrest.