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.

The commission is pursuing a disciplinary case against Nancy Jacobs.

Former Hillsborough judge Jared Smith wants to be shielded from testifying in disciplinary case against rival

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.

Incumbents don’t often lose their places on the bench.

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

Judge Smith is a client of the group that removed the attack ad days after it was published.