Judith Fike, a council member in Groveland, Florida, was suspended due to past social media posts, including a controversial remark about Pulse shooting victims. Fike claimed her 2016 post was intended to support the LGBTQ+ community, alluding to ISIS executions of queer individuals. She acknowledged some posts were her responsibility but alleged others were doctored to increase offensiveness. Fike filed a lawsuit insisting that the city lacked authority for her suspension, arguing many cities do not have such powers.
'Duh....why would the shooter target a gay club? My answer...Easier than marching them up steps to push off the roof..some sarcasm, some truth..'
Fike said she was responsible for some of the controversial posts, but that others had been manipulated and had words added to appear more offensive.
Fike said the 2016 post had been misconstrued. 'It was meant as a support of the community,' she said.
Fike filed a lawsuit that alleges the city had no power to take that action. 'It just simply does not have that authority; most cities don't,' Fike's attorney said.
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