>Ms. Rovensky:

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>Thanks for your email. I am answering it instead of Justice Pariente,

because the Florida and federal Constitutions forbid judges to consider any

statements about a case that are not brought by way of briefs or courtroom

arguments, with both sides given an opportunity to be heard. If a judge

read and responded to your email, this could result in the judge having to

withdraw from any further consideration of the case.

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>I am personally unaware of the facts of the case you mentioned. However,

I do know that there are no warrants for execution pending in Florida at

the present time. Also, any person convicted of a crime may challenge the

conviction based on newly discovered evidence tending to establish

innocence. However, this must be done by filing the claim with the trial

court. Appeals courts never act as fact-finders in criminal cases.

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>Craig Waters

>Director of Public Information

>Supreme Court of Florida

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>>>> Patricia Rovensky <provensk@yesic.com> 10/22 8:56 PM >>>

>Dear Justice Pariente,

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>We ask that you give the attoneys representing Mr. Scott an opportunity to

>present the evidence of his innocence.

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>Surely, the State of Florida does not want to sully its reputation by

>executing yet another innocent man.

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>Please ensure that true justice can take place.

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>Respectfully,

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>Patricia Rovensky

>Toronto, Canada

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