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‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Workshop Planned
Man Indicted On Tax Fraud Charges
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Recently, a Miami judge ruled that the current “Stand Your Ground” Law is uncon- stitutional. However, his rul- ing only applies to cases in his jurisdiction.
In keeping with the con- troversy surrounding the law, and other issues of concern, Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren will address the subject in a community workshop to ad- dress the issue. The work- shop will take place on Thursday, July 20th, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Bloomingdale Re- gional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Avenue, in Valrico.
Ms. Rena Frazier,
spokesperson for the Hills- borough County State Attor- ney’s Office said, “join the State Attorney for the next Community Workshop. Learn more about Hillsbor- ough County’s Civil Citation Program and the changes to the “Stand Your Ground” law, and hear about what’s hap-
The U. S. Attorney’s Office, for the Middle District of Florida has indicted a man on tax fraud charges. He is facing a maximum of 20 years in prison if he is convicted.
Tedderick Fields, 40, of Lake Wales, was charged with 3 counts of filing false claims with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 1 count of wire fraud, and 1 count of aggra- vated identity theft in connec- tion with income tax fraud.
According to the indict- ment, Fields filed false income tax returns in his name from 2011 through 2013, claiming a $400,000 refund in 2012. He also filed a false tax return claiming a refund of $6,546 in
TEDDERICK FIELDS
the name of another individual and used that person’s per- sonal identifying information for the tax return.
RENA FRAZIER Public Information Officer, Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office
pening at the State Attorney’s Office. This event is free and open to the public.”
During the Community Workshop, those in atten- dance will have an opportu- nity to meet State Attorney Warren and ask questions pertaining to the topics slated for discussion as well as other topics. However, the work- shop attorneys will not be
ANDREW WARREN Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office
able to discuss cases that are pending with the Hillsbor- ough County State Attorney’s Office, Ms. Frazier said.
They can also share sug- gestions with Attorney Warren. The workshop will also be available via live stream on Facebook@SAI13TH for those who are unable to at- tend.
The Jackson Heights Neighborhood Association and Crime Watch will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 18th at 6:30 PM at the Jackson Heights NFL YET Center, 3310 E. Lake Ave., 33610
The guest speaker will be Jerry Williams, City of Tampa Code Enforcement
Plans will be discussed for the community clean-up that is sched- uled for Saturday, August 5th, 8AM - 12Noon.
We will gather at the Jackson Heights NFL YET Center. Light breakfast provided.
Students are encouraged to volunteer for school community hours.
F. Tate, President, 813-675-7532.
Jackson Heights Association And Crime Watch
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