WHAT? Deposition? I am Rick Scott ! I don't do depositions.
Rick Scott does not think laws apply to him but he fumes over fans in debate rules?
Rick Scott is supposed to be in California giving a deposition today regarding court ordered emails and he is at the Biltmore. Here is the article.. Unbelievable !
Rick Scott is supposed to be in California today for a deposition in a lawsuit his lawyers filed to block the release of emails from the governor's Gmail account to allegedly circumvent Florida's public records law.
It's a serious issue that puts more light on Scott's shady ways. But instead of being in California for his own deposition to convince a judge that he shouldn't release those emails -- at least until after the election --- he's in Miami for a fundraiser.
Because, he needs money, apparently.
See also: Rick Scott Asks Judge to Rule on His Gmail Records After the Election
Tallahassee attorney Steven R. Andrews has been after Scott for some time, trying to get the governor to turn over what he's called "basic information" about those Gmail accounts.
Andrews is trying to find out if Scott encouraged his staff to use the gov.rls@gmail.com account to get around the state's public records laws that may contain information about the governor's personal business dealings.
Things got even more suspicious when emails from former Scott Chief of Staff Steve MacNamara surfaced
What is the point...I am sure that he would just sit there pleading the 5th 75 or so times because HE CAN... Rick Scott is not in California today although he is supposed to be. It is amazing to me that the president of the United States had to give a deposition in 1998 but Rick Scott does not feel he has to answer to anyone.. Not California, and not Florida.
http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/...
Scott campaign spokesman Greg Blair said the deposition was never on the governor's calendar because "a deposition is not scheduled just because Steven Andrews taps his heels and tries to make it so. All sides have to agree to a date before saying it is 'scheduled.' "
California law requires a governor to ask the court's permission to stop a deposition, Andrews noted.
Rick Scott doesn't respect the law of Florida, so why should he respect California law?" Andrews said per TBT. "To get depos from guys like him, you normally have to file five motions and defend an appeal to get him in the witness chair. So I guess I am saying I am not surprised he is not showing up. Let's face it, he sued me in California and is dodging his deposition. Typical."