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  • Florida Court Lies By Lawyers

    Florida Court Lies By Lawyers

    The Halesverse was always sold as entertainment: a YouTube circus of grievance, court drama, monetized outrage, and family-court theater. But the latest chapter is not just about Jeremy Hales and his audience anymore. It is about lawyers. Kentucky attorney Larry Forman is under scrutiny for a nationwide personal-injury pitch and Halesverse judge-grudge commentary. Florida attorney…

  • Hinkle Makes Judicial Time Ordinary in Florida Federal Court

    Hinkle Makes Judicial Time Ordinary in Florida Federal Court

    A small procedural ruling in the Jeremy Hales / What the Hales federal case may carry a much larger message. Magistrate Judge Zachary Bolitho denied Richard Luthmann leave to file a limited reply, and Judge Robert Hinkle treated the matter as ordinary case management, not a courthouse emergency. Luthmann lost the immediate fight, but he…

  • Larry Forman Under Fire For Attacking Florida Judge

    Larry Forman Under Fire For Attacking Florida Judge

    Larry Forman is not in trouble because he talks on YouTube. He is in trouble because he talks on YouTube as a lawyer, trades on that authority, and then uses the platform to attack judges, boost Halesverse narratives, and give legal oxygen to Jeremy Hales and Randall Shochet’s Florida litigation machine. The central issue is…

  • Florida Courtroom or Studio?

    Florida Courtroom or Studio?

    A Florida court order dropped one word—felony—and everything changed. But what if that word wasn’t about justice at all? Richard Luthmann pulls apart the paper trail behind Jeremy Hales and Randy Shochet’s unauthorized practice of law claim against Massachusetts attorney Bruce Matzkin. The deeper you go, the worse it looks: recycled filings, shaky legal theory,…

  • Florida Courtroom Content Farm

    Florida Courtroom Content Farm

    A Florida courtroom battle exploded into a multi-state legal war after a controversial “unauthorized practice of law” order branded Massachusetts attorney Bruce Matzkin’s conduct a felony. But documents reviewed by Richard Luthmann tell a different story—one of strategic filings, clerk-side maneuvering, and a carefully timed pressure campaign. At the center: YouTuber Jeremy Hales and his…

  • Florida Bar Discipline Scumbag Shield: Is Smith Tozian Florida’s Go-To Firm for Lawyer Predators?

    Florida Bar Discipline Scumbag Shield: Is Smith Tozian Florida’s Go-To Firm for Lawyer Predators?

    Florida’s legal watchdogs have a problem. Smith, Tozian, Daniel & Davis markets “Bar defense.” Critics see a scumbag shield. The firm backs Lake Worth lawyer Nick Chiappetta, who admitted making a fake email, smeared mediation as “extortionate,” and left his client with a $62,320 sanction. Emails suggest ex parte back-channels with Bar counsel. No conflict…

  • Florida Attorney Nicholas Chiappetta Could Lose License After Deposition Outburst

    Florida Attorney Nicholas Chiappetta Could Lose License After Deposition Outburst

    Florida attorney Nicholas Chiappetta faces potential suspension after a federal judge found he refused to rein in his client, TikTok influencer Danesh “ThatDaneshGuy” Noshirvan, during a deposition. Noshirvan burst in, hurled profanities at Garramone Plastic Surgery lawyer Julian Jackson‑Fannin, then launched a series of online attacks calling the attorney racist and sexist. Judge John Steele…

  • Hales Federal Fraud Frenzy: Florida Seniors Bite Back at Paid Agitator

    Hales Federal Fraud Frenzy: Florida Seniors Bite Back at Paid Agitator

    A Florida court battle has erupted into a federal spectacle after 72-year-old pharmacist Richard A. Luthmann Sr. accused YouTube agitator Jeremy Hales of elder abuse and fraudulent court filings. Hales allegedly “served the wrong Richard Luthmann,” filing a false affidavit and inventing a fictional stepmother to justify it. Luthmann Sr. suffered a broken rib from…

  • Scumbag Lawyer Nick Chiappetta: The Florida Bar’s Epic Failure Exposed

    Scumbag Lawyer Nick Chiappetta: The Florida Bar’s Epic Failure Exposed

    Scumbag Florida lawyer Nick Chiappetta was caught red-handed in bad faith conduct and dishonesty. A federal judge already slapped Chiappetta with a public reprimand for bad faith, yet the Florida Bar shrugged. Judge Steele’s August 12 order declared Chiappetta “failed to meet the professional standards expected from officers of the court.” Instead of discipline, the…

  • LAWFARE INVADES FLORIDA: NEW YORK’S RADICAL DA TRIES TO ARREST TRUMP SUPPORTING FL JOURNALIST FOR “FELONY FREE SPEECH”

    LAWFARE INVADES FLORIDA: NEW YORK’S RADICAL DA TRIES TO ARREST TRUMP SUPPORTING FL JOURNALIST FOR “FELONY FREE SPEECH”

    A rogue Democrat prosecutor in New York just declared war on Florida. Staten Island DA Michael McMahon issued a felony warrant for conservative journalist Richard Luthmann—accusing him of criminal contempt for posting memes and political articles online. Luthmann, who lives peacefully in Naples, Florida, calls the warrant “institutional homicide.” He filed a federal notice to…

  • Florida Legal Loose Cannons: Randy “Rocket” Shochet and Doreen Turner Inkeles

    Florida Legal Loose Cannons: Randy “Rocket” Shochet and Doreen Turner Inkeles

    Randy “Rocket” Shochet and Doreen Turner Inkeles are back—and Florida lawyers are furious. The disgraced duo, already infamous for fraud, perjury, and election law violations, are now tied to YouTube agitator Jeremy Hales and his scorched-earth legal campaign. With sham lawsuits and political ambition in tow, they’ve set their sights on Levy County, where critics…

  • Cancel Culture Courtroom: TikTok Doxxer Turns Florida Lawsuit into Weaponized Content Farm

    Cancel Culture Courtroom: TikTok Doxxer Turns Florida Lawsuit into Weaponized Content Farm

    Cancel Culture Courtroom: SCOTUS doxxer Danesh Noshirvan turns Florida lawsuit into content circus as Fort Myers federal court loses control.

  • RED SCARE IN NAPLES: Florida Lawyer Reuben Doupé Pushes U.S. Kids Into Communist China’s Grip

    RED SCARE IN NAPLES: Florida Lawyer Reuben Doupé Pushes U.S. Kids Into Communist China’s Grip

    Red Scare in Naples: Naples lawyer Reuben Doupé accused of helping Finance Bro dad get custody of U.S. kids and move them to Communist China.

  • Nick Chiappetta Unethical Lawyer? Florida Attorney Accused of Sanctionable Conduct in High-Profile Case

    Nick Chiappetta Unethical Lawyer? Florida Attorney Accused of Sanctionable Conduct in High-Profile Case

    Nick Chiappetta unethical lawyer faces allegations of unethical conduct after subpoenaing journalist Richard Luthmann in court.

  • Deadbeat Dad Scandal: Florida lawyer Reuben Doupé defends Exec’s ‘Toothpaste’ Excuse for Cocaine Found in Home

    Deadbeat Dad Scandal: Florida lawyer Reuben Doupé defends Exec’s ‘Toothpaste’ Excuse for Cocaine Found in Home

    Deadbeat Dad Scandal – Wealthy Elite accused of cocaine use and hiding assets dodges child support in a case spanning Florida and Singapore.

  • WOKE Mobs No Match for Beth Duttons in Trump’s America: Florida Businesswoman and Mom Fights Back Against TikTok Harassment

    WOKE Mobs No Match for Beth Duttons in Trump’s America: Florida Businesswoman and Mom Fights Back Against TikTok Harassment

    Cancel Culture Reckoning in Trump’s America as lawsuits and investigations target TikTok influencers like SCOTUS doxxer Danesh Noshirvan.

  • License to Doxx: Did a Florida Federal Court Just Sanction Doxxing as a Litigation Strategy?

    License to Doxx: Did a Florida Federal Court Just Sanction Doxxing as a Litigation Strategy?

    License To Doxx: TikTok harassment court case heats up as federal court green lights a controversial litigation strategy.

  • RFK Jr. Gains Florida Ballot Access Amidst Uni-Party Obstructions in New York and Elsewhere

    RFK Jr. Gains Florida Ballot Access Amidst Uni-Party Obstructions in New York and Elsewhere

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gains ballot access in Florida as an independent candidate through the Reform Party. His campaign, aiming for nationwide ballot presence, faces significant legal challenges, particularly in New York. The Democratic-aligned Clear Choice PAC seeks to obstruct his progress.

  • High Stakes Supreme Court Decision Could Overturn Florida and Federal Gun Bans For Non-Violent Felons

    High Stakes Supreme Court Decision Could Overturn Florida and Federal Gun Bans For Non-Violent Felons

    A U.S. Supreme Court decision could overturn gun bans for non-violent felons, reshape Second Amendment rights, and impact Florida state law.

  • Fort Myers Payroll War Continues

    Fort Myers Payroll War Continues

    David Schwartz says he tried to expose corporate fraud. ADP says he’s a disgruntled ex-employee spreading lies. Eight years later, the legal war is still raging in Florida courts. Schwartz’s whistleblower retaliation claim is now on appeal before the Sixth District Court of Appeal. Meanwhile, ADP’s defamation lawsuit against him remains active in Lee County.…

  • Keep Judge James Stewart. Send The SWFL Tree Hugger Back To The Woods

    Keep Judge James Stewart. Send The SWFL Tree Hugger Back To The Woods

    Southwest Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit race was supposed to be a sleepy formality. Then Vera Bergermann’s promoter Jacqueline Perez attacked journalist Richard Luthmann instead of answering questions about Bergermann’s qualifications and judicial philosophy. Now the record is getting daylight. Judge James Stewart, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, brings extensive courtroom experience and endorsements from the…

  • Ownership / Publisher Info

    Ownership / Publisher Info

    FL Gulf News is an independent Florida-based news and commentary publication covering Florida courts, Florida politics, public corruption, First Amendment and media law, cancel culture, Gulf Coast affairs, and government accountability. FL Gulf News is published by SCRIVENER, LLC. Publication Publication Name: FL Gulf NewsTagline: Gulf Truths, UnfilteredPublisher: SCRIVENER, LLCEditor-in-Chief: Richard A. LuthmannPrimary Coverage Area:…

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    Editorial Standards

    FL Gulf News is committed to investigative reporting, informed commentary, public accountability, and evidence-driven journalism. Our work focuses on Florida courts, Florida politics, public corruption, First Amendment and media law, cancel culture, Gulf Coast affairs, and government accountability. Published by SCRIVENER, LLC, FL Gulf News operates under the banner “Gulf Truths, Unfiltered.” Our editorial mission…

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    FL Gulf News is an independent Florida-based news and commentary publication covering Florida courts, Florida politics, public corruption, First Amendment and media law, cancel culture, Gulf Coast affairs, and government accountability. Published by SCRIVENER, LLC, FL Gulf News operates under the banner “Gulf Truths, Unfiltered.” The publication uses public records, court filings, source documents, interviews,…

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    Contact FL Gulf News

    FL Gulf News welcomes news tips, public records, court filings, source documents, correction requests, editorial inquiries, interview requests, and information related to Florida courts, Florida politics, public corruption, First Amendment and media law, cancel culture, Gulf Coast affairs, and government accountability. Contact Phone: (239) 766-5800Email: rl*******@********ws.com News Tips and Documents Have a story tip, public…

  • About FL Gulf News

    About FL Gulf News

    FL Gulf News is an independent Florida-based news and commentary publication covering Florida courts, Florida politics, public corruption, First Amendment and media law, cancel culture, Gulf Coast affairs, and government accountability. Under the banner “Gulf Truths, Unfiltered,” FL Gulf News delivers investigative reporting and informed commentary on the institutions, controversies, and power structures shaping civic…

  • Joey Camp Derangement Syndrome Goes Federal

    Joey Camp Derangement Syndrome Goes Federal

    Nick Chiappetta tried to make Joey Camp the villain. Instead, he may have made Camp the issue. In a May 4, 2026 filing in Noshirvan v. Couture, Chiappetta attached 139 pages of emails, complaints, screenshots, political material, expert-bias material, and Danesh Noshirvan’s own motion in limine. The filing claims “witness intimidation, extortion, and harassment” by…

  • ‘Judge Not Claude’ Rules Against Jeremy Hales

    ‘Judge Not Claude’ Rules Against Jeremy Hales

    Jeremy Hales built his YouTube empire on swagger, spectacle, and storage lockers. Then he brought that swagger into federal court. It did not go well. In a blistering simulated opinion authored by “Judge Not Claude,” a patriotic AI jurist in the Simulated Florida Federal District Court adopted a magistrate’s recommendation and dismissed Hales’s sprawling lawsuit…

  • YouTube Star’s Lawyer Slammed for “Fraud on the Court”

    YouTube Star’s Lawyer Slammed for “Fraud on the Court”

    (GAINESVILLE, FL) — A YouTube lawsuit meant to silence criticism has boomeranged into a full-blown ethics crisis. Court filings accuse Randy Shochet, lawyer for YouTube creator Jeremy Hales, of lying to a federal court, fabricating service, and doubling down after repeated warnings. A 126-page motion details alleged “fraud on the court,” cites the Eleventh Circuit’s…

  • FRAUDSTER IN A SUIT? RANDY “ROCKET” SHOCHET

    FRAUDSTER IN A SUIT? RANDY “ROCKET” SHOCHET

    Randall “Randy” Shochet, a former Missouri dentist caught committing insurance fraud and perjury, is again under fire—this time as a Florida attorney. Barred from practicing law in Arkansas due to dishonesty, he was nevertheless admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005. Critics say he misled examiners by omitting or lying about his sordid past. Now…

  • CANCEL CULTURE COUPLE COLLAPSES: THE FAKE ARRESTS, LAWSUITS, AND LIES OF JEREMY HALES & DANESH NOSHIRVAN

    CANCEL CULTURE COUPLE COLLAPSES: THE FAKE ARRESTS, LAWSUITS, AND LIES OF JEREMY HALES & DANESH NOSHIRVAN

    TikTok snitch Danesh Noshirvan and YouTube drama king Jeremy Hales joined forces in 2025 to cancel their enemies—then imploded. Their campaign of fake arrests, SLAPP suits, and doxxing hoaxes targeted critics like Michael Volpe and Richard Luthmann. But behind the tantrums lies something darker: lawsuits coordinated by lawyers acting like co-conspirators, fake Interpol arrests, and…

  • Family Court Red Scare: Naples Lawyer Reuben Doupé Pushes American Kids Toward Communist China — Backing Deadbeat Dad Hiding in Hong Kong

    Family Court Red Scare: Naples Lawyer Reuben Doupé Pushes American Kids Toward Communist China — Backing Deadbeat Dad Hiding in Hong Kong

    Family Court Red Scare: Florida attorney Reuben Doupé helps cocaine-using dad push to abduct U.S. kids to Communist China. Bar Ethics probe?

  • Community Leader Discusses Fair and Transparent Development Practices for Fort Myers Beach Recovery

    Community Leader Discusses Fair and Transparent Development Practices for Fort Myers Beach Recovery

    FMB must embrace fair, transparent, and inclusive development practices to recover and rebuild its economy after Hurricane Ian.

  • All-American Mayhem is Back

    All-American Mayhem is Back

    College football returned this weekend carrying all the familiar trappings: marching bands, packed stadiums, helmet collisions and national obsession. The machinery beneath the spectacle has changed beyond recognition. A new NCAA eligibility model triggered courtroom warfare. Schools can distribute approximately $21.3 million directly to athletes, while uncapped third-party NIL deals push some roster costs toward…

  • Danesh’s Pyrrhic Victory: Judge Dudek’s Conspiracy Ruling

    Danesh’s Pyrrhic Victory: Judge Dudek’s Conspiracy Ruling

    Danesh Noshirvan won the motion. Then Judge Kyle Dudek handed his enemies the language they may use to break his larger case. In dismissing Patrick Trainor’s remaining counterclaims, Dudek refused to infer a defamatory conspiracy from payments, frequent contact, shared enemies and offers to publish. That logic now shadows Noshirvan’s claims against Jennifer Couture, Dr.…

  • Handwriting On The Docket: Jeremy Hales is COOKED!

    Handwriting On The Docket: Jeremy Hales is COOKED!

    Jeremy Hales built his federal “Bad Neighbors” case around claims that Lynette Michelle Preston, John Cook, or another adversary created signs attacking him. During Richard Luthmann’s appearance with Lisa Lee and Robbie Keszey on Two Lees in a Pod, that narrative collided with a forensic document report attributed to expert Curt Baggett. As presented during…

  • Google Receipts Join Bogotá’s Hammer

    Google Receipts Join Bogotá’s Hammer

    Google’s subpoena returns have opened the machinery behind “ThatDaneshGuy.” The records connect Danesh Noshirvan’s branded and personal accounts through reciprocal recovery addresses, matching identifiers, shared login activity, and 22 overlapping IP addresses. Revenue data shows the YouTube channel generated approximately $5,818 across 30 weeks, while Noshirvan’s repurposed GoFundMe reports more than $60,000 raised. Meanwhile, Joseph…

  • Danesh Faces Digital Exile

    Danesh Faces Digital Exile

    Danesh Noshirvan built his brand by accusing others before millions. Now a Colombian appellate court has examined his methods, rejected his opinion defense, and ordered Meta and Substack to remove criminal accusations against Joseph “Joey” Camp. The ruling does not automatically bind American courts or erase Danesh from the internet. It does something more dangerous:…