PEMBROKE PINES, FL. — A federal lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Florida pits the Fraternal Order of Police and two officers against the city of Pembroke Pines in a dispute over whether private text messages between officers can be treated as public records and compelled by the city.
The Florida State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and two officers, Sgt. Joel Cuarezma and Detective Scott Kushi, say the city is improperly demanding private communications. They are asking a judge for an immediate temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to block disclosure while the case proceeds.
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