Sheriff Bob Gualtieri now has to explain to the Florida BAR why it was not a violation of BAR rules for him to make an Exparte' contact with a judge in a case he is involved with that would be a clear conflict of interest, why he lied to the judge and why he himself orchestrated ZERO bond for peaceful protesters. He has until July 6, 2020 to tender his response to the BAR and Democratic candidate for Sheriff James McLynas that had filed the BAR complaint.
Titre original
BAR Response for COMPLAINT Against Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri now has to explain to the Florida BAR why it was not a violation of BAR rules for him to make an Exparte' contact with a judge in a case he is involved with that would be a clear conflict of interest, why he lied to the judge and why he himself orchestrated ZERO bond for peaceful protesters. He has until July 6, 2020 to tender his response to the BAR and Democratic candidate for Sheriff James McLynas that had filed the BAR complaint.
Sheriff Bob Gualtieri now has to explain to the Florida BAR why it was not a violation of BAR rules for him to make an Exparte' contact with a judge in a case he is involved with that would be a clear conflict of interest, why he lied to the judge and why he himself orchestrated ZERO bond for peaceful protesters. He has until July 6, 2020 to tender his response to the BAR and Democratic candidate for Sheriff James McLynas that had filed the BAR complaint.
The Florida Bar
651 Fast Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
Joshua E. Doyle 850/561-5600
Executive Director www. FLORIDABARorg
June 19, 2020
Mr, Robert A. Gualtieri
Pinellas County Sheriffs Office
10750 Ulmerton Rd
Largo, FL 33778-1703
Re: — Complaint by James McLynas against Robert A. Gualtieri
The Florida Bar File No. 2020-10,720 (6A)
Dear Mr. Gualtieri:
Enclosed is a copy of an inquiry/complaint and any supporting documents submitted by the
above referenced complainant(s). Your response to this complaint is required under the
provisions of Rule 4-8.4(g), Rules of Professional Conduct of the Rules Regulating The Florida
Bar, and is due in our office by July 6, 2020. Responses should not exceed 25 pages and may
refer to any additional documents or exhibits that are available on request. Failure to provide a
written response to this complaint is in itself a violation of Rule 4-8.4(g). Please note that any
correspondence must be sent through the U.S. mail: we cannot accept faxed material. You are
further required to furnish the complainant with a complete copy of your written response,
including any documents submitted therewith.
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.1(f), Rules of Discipline, you are further required to complete and return the
enclosed Certificate of Disclosure form.
Finally, the filing of this complaint does not preclude communication between the attorney and
the complainant(s). Please review the enclosed Notice for information on submitting your
response.
incerel;
roy
: Chat /| GEpr
Ctr
David R. Slaton, Bar Counsel
Attorney Consumer Assistance Program
ACAP Hotline 866-352-0707
Enclosures
ce: Mr, James McLynas