By David Dwork, Local 10 News
Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi had a big win in court Wednesday.
Five years ago, Pizzi was acquitted in a federal corruption case. The FBI arrested him and accused him of accepting bribe money upwards of $6,000.
Pizzi was eventually reinstated as mayor following a lengthy court battle with the town of Miami Lakes and former Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
Pizzi then sued the town for at least $2.5 million to cover his mounting legal fees.
A Miami appeals court ruled Wednesday in Pizzi’s favor, overturning a previous ruling that quashed his lawsuit against the town.
Following his reinstatement as mayor, Pizzi ran for re-election in 2015 and lost.
Src: https://www.local10.com/2019/10/02/former-miami-lakes-mayor-michael-pizzi-wins-court-appeal-to-have-town-cover-his-legal-fees/