Trial attorney organization admits it organized smear on Tom Leek
After denying involvement in a smear campaign against Senate candidate Tom Leek, a trial lawyer group is praising members for participating.
“As an organization, we sent a necessary message to any legislator that would consider acting against the Civil Justice system,” wrote Todd Michaels, president of the Florida Justice Association, in an email to members obtained by Florida Politics.
Leek won the Republican nomination in the Senate District 7 race in August, securing 47% of the vote to former St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar’s 28% and former wrestler Gerry James’ 25%.
Michaels’ email, sent out through the Florida Justice PAC, clarifies that it’s not the outcome FJA wanted.
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