SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — A Santa Rosa Seaside man has simply gained a free speech lawsuit towards Walton County.
Marvin Peavy went viral again in 2021 after he hung two giant banners supporting Donald Trump from the balconies of his dwelling on 30A. County officers stated the banners violated property upkeep guidelines.
Peavy claimed the rule violated his proper to free speech and refused to take away the banners.
So, the county started fining him $50 a day for daily the banners remained on his dwelling.
The case went to courtroom and had been in litigation for a number of years. Throughout that point, a number of folks provided to pay the fines. Others wished to begin GoFundMe pages.
Peavy not solely refused their affords however refused to pay the fines. Properly, tonight, he would not must.
Earlier Friday, a choose dominated the county was within the flawed and ordered county officers to pay Peavy $42,000 in authorized charges and fines. Peavy remains to be flying his Trump banners.
