The Orlando Sentinel seems to be the only state media outlet with the breaking story that retired Fifth District Court of Appeal Judge Robert Pleus has sued Gov. Crist — over the failure to name Pleus’ replacement.
Pleus complains that the Governor, in a politically charged move, has rejected a list of names for the position because they did not contain any minorities — the story suggests that Crist “ would wait until he could appoint new members to the nominating panel before filling the appeals court seat.”
Retired Judge Pleus argues that Crist is required under the state constitution to appoint a replacement, instead of playing a waiting game. Pleus is represented by a former president of the American Bar Association.
Story is here.