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Fishback hearing: Threats, insults, and admission of D.C. voting, property
James Fishback faced a Leon County hearing to determine his eligibility for the gubernatorial race after admitting to voting and purchasing property in Washington, D.C., which could violate Florida's constitutional requirements. During the hearing, Fishback threatened to imprison the lieutenant governor’s senior adviser and exchanged insults with supporters. The judge delayed ruling on his ballot status.
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