Jared Smith wants to shield himself from testifying in case against Hillsborough County circuit judge

The commission is pursuing a disciplinary case against Jacobs, who in a 2022 election defeated Smith.

The commission is pursuing a disciplinary case against Jacobs, who in a 2022 election defeated Smith.

DeSantis-appointee Jared Smith will not be shielded from testifying in case against Hillsborough judge

The commission is pursuing a disciplinary case against Nancy Jacobs.

Smith’s attorneys wrote that his “conduct and/or testimony is irrelevant to the issues in this proceeding.”

Also, the notice said Jacobs inappropriately touted her support from a Planned Parenthood PAC.

Hillsborough County voters removed the judge from his seat in August.

The former judge, who faced heavy scrutiny for his behavior, is eyeing a seat on the 6th District Court of Appeals in Lakeland.

In the wake of CL’s reporting, several high profile leaders have pulled their endorsements of Smith.

The judge also ties his personal religion to his campaign, thus infringing on the separation of Church and State.