Now experts say Fort Lauderdale is facing a legal quagmire, with potential lawsuits from both the fired chief and at least four officers claiming discrimination.
Watchdogs fret the city won’t get a good deal if it agrees to a new 100-year lease on the taxpayer-owned land. This week, the commission agreed to hire outside experts to look over the deal.
Commissioner Ben Sorensen wiped away tears as supporters rushed to his defense. Sorensen said he took the audit seriously and promised to learn from it.