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Abuse and death: Martin Lee Anderson

 
 
 

News Articles (click here)   Trial updates (click here)   Timeline (click here)

Video  Videotape: Beating of Martin Lee Anderson
 

Martin Lee Anderson




Died January 6, 2006

 In Memory of Martin
 Written by Isabelle Zehnder

 I knew taking grandma's car was bad, I never knew it would make them so mad
 I was only there a very short time, When six men grabbed me, pulled me out of line
 I just got there, it was only my first day, I didn’t understand why they were treating me this
 way?
 They mocked me, they shoved me, They pushed me, they beat me
 Just when I thought that I might die, I saw a lady out of the corner of my eye
 I thought, “Dear God, she's here to save me”, But she stood there, hands on hips, and let
 them berate me
 They were so big and I was small, I knew that I had no chance at all
 No matter how I cried, They did not stop until I died
 They beat me until that final blow, At least it was caught on video
 I know one thing, I didn't deserve to die, I just wanted to see my mama one last time

7/12/06 - AP writer Brent Kallestad reported: "A video proves that as seven guards punished Martin by kicking, punching, kneeing, choking and slamming him while they jammed ammonia tablets up his nose and covered his mouth, a nurse watched him slip in and out of consciousness," Crump said at a news conference. "These heinous, malicious and torturous treatments led to his death." (click here)

 

Video  VIDEO: Life in a Florida boot camp and the death of Martin Lee Anderson
WARNING: This 8-minute video clip showing the fatal beating of a teenager may be deeply
disturbing to some viewers. Do not play it if children are present.
Allow download time.

Listen to the protestors -  Video  Student sit-in at Capitol enters second day               
Video  Students stage sit-in at Governor's office to seek justice on behalf of Martin Lee Anderson
 HEADLINE NEWS:    
Video  Video Report -  Video DeFede Report & Video - Statements on 2nd Autopsy

 


© 2006
 

NEWS  

  TIMELINE (click here)
December 2, 2007 MARTIN LEE ANDERSON: Protesters march against verdict in teen's boot camp death (click here)
October 13, 2007 Tense Moments After Boot Camp Acquittal (click here)
October 13, 2007

Boot Camp Death Verdict Sparks Outrage
All-White Jury Delivers 'Not Guilty' Verdict in Beating Death of Black Teen
 

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October 13, 2007 Boot camp staff cleared of killing teenager (click here)
October 13, 2007 Acquittals in boot camp death ignite protests (click here)
October 12, 2007 Acquittal Fits the Pattern in Boot Camp Deaths (click here)
October 12, 2007 Guards, nurse acquitted of manslaughter in boot camp case (click here)
October 11, 2007 Teen died of rare genetic disorder after one day at boot camp, defense experts say
 
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October 11, 2007 Closing Arguments Underway In Boot Camp Trial (click here)
October 11, 2007 Boot Camp Trial - Day Six of Testimony - A Long Day in Court (click here)
October 11, 2007 Martin Lee Anderson: Boot Camp Trial Day 7 (click here)
October 4-10, 2007 Martin Lee Anderson trial updates (click here)
September 27, 2007 Jury seated in boot camp trial of guards and nurse (click here)
September 25, 2007 Boot-camp trial jury selection plows through Day Two (click here)
September 25, 2007 Sides form over boot camp death : Many minds in Panama City appear made up along racial lines as jury selection begins
 
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September 24, 2007 Jury Selection Begins in Boot Camp Death (click here)
September 24, 2007 MARTIN LEE ANDERSON: Boot Camp Jury Selection Begins (click here)
September 23, 2007 MARTIN LEE ANDERSON: Jury selection begins Monday in boot camp case (click here)
September 22, 2007 Boot camp beating victim's grandmother seeks justice : Jury selection begins Monday for the trial in the boot camp death
 
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September 18, 2007 Examiner clings to job after boot camp
He says all the facts about a teen's death will come out soon
 
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September 13, 2007 Judge clarifies instructions for boot camp jurors (click here)
September 4, 2007 Martin Lee Anderson : Judge allows child neglect boot camp verdict (click here)
August 31, 2007 Defense objects to more charges : Selection of jurors in Martin Lee Anderson boot camp death case will begin Sept. 24
 
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August 28, 2007 Martin Lee Anderson: Boot camp attorney seeking payment (click here)
July 31, 2007 Bay County Boot Camp property at center of squabble (click here)
July 31, 2007 Siebert appeals decision to fire him (click here)
July 16, 2007 Bay County examiner fighting to keep job Ruling controversial in boot-camp death
 
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June 22, 2007 Boot camp trial may not be a slam dunk (click here)
April 25, 2007 Sheriff's office to pay $2.25M in boot camp death (click here)
April 25, 2007 Senate panel reinstates full $5-million for death (Martin Lee Anderson)
 
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March 16, 2007 Senate chief backs $5M payout (click here)
February 23, 2007 Motion allowed in Anderson case: Details behind charges to be revealed (click here)
January 3, 2006 Dr. Siebert Accepts Sanctions (click here)
December 31, 2006 Former boot camp guard: We tried to help teen (click here)
December 28, 2006 WATCH 20/20 Friday, 12/29/06: Boot Camp Death -- Caught on Tape How Cameras Changed the Course of Justice
 
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December 3, 2006 BOOT-CAMP DEATH : Trial has making of epic battle (click here)
December 3, 2006 A tragedy's lessons (click here)
December 3, 2006 In the Anderson case, the system failed (click here)
December 3, 2006 Trial set for Florida boot camp case (click here)
December 1, 2006 Our view: Kids in court - More state reforms needed to prevent abuses of young offenders
 
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November 30, 2006 Youth camp staff charged over death (click here)
November 30, 2006 Defense In Camp Death Knotty (click here)
November 30, 2006 Case will stay in Bay (click here)
November 29, 2006 Attorney: Trial could be two years away (click here)
November 29, 2006 A look at those involved in the case : Key players in the case (click here)
November 29, 2006 ‘Justice for my baby’ : 7 drill instructors, 1 nurse face 30 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter in Anderson’s death
 
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November 29, 2006 Convictions may prove difficult in boot camp death (click here)
November 28, 2006 Guards charged after teen dies at boot camp (click here)
November 28, 2006 Boot camp ex-guards, nurse charged in boy's death (click here)
November 27, 2006 Justice Delayed (click here)
November 27, 2006 Boot camp death suit expanded Stephen D. Price Tallahassee Democrat (click here)
November 21, 2006

Gov. Bush blamed for alleged boot camp death cover-up : The parents of Martin Lee Anderson say the governor and a state prosecutor are covering up the death of their son at a Bay County boot camp

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November 21, 2006 Protest may hit inaugural : NAACP, Anderson family say inquiry too slow (click here)
November 21, 2006 Bush lawmakers: Boot camp death investigation taking too long
 
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November 20, 2006 NAACP threatens protest over Anderson (click here)
November 20, 2006 Politicians meet to discuss boot camp death (click here)
November 20, 2006 Anger over slow pace of boot camp death investigation (click here)
November 20, 2006 NAACP calls for protest because of boot camp death investigation (click here)
November 20, 2006 Parents claim coverup in boot camp death (click here)
November 20, 2006 Bush Wants Action from Ober (click here)
November 19, 2006 Ex-Employee: Camp Death Covered Up (click here)
November 17, 2006

Former DJJ employee claims he was fired over Anderson death

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November 17, 2006 DJJ Whistle Blower Fired (click here)
November 17, 2006 Fired official files whistleblower complaint (click here)
November 17, 2006 Former U.S. juvenile justice employee says he was fired over boot-camp death (click here)
November 1, 2006 Students get set for voting at sleepover : All-nighter aimed at getting out youth vote
 
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October 30, 3006 Suing the Drill Instructors (click here)
October 28, 2006 Attorney seeks to have guards added to civil lawsuit over boot camp death (click here)
October 20, 2006 Fla. students demand justice in boot camp death (click here)
October 19, 2006 Students protest about Anderson case today (click here)
October 19, 2006 Anderson suit partially dismissed
Judge lets claims of state, county negligence stand
 
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October 18, 2006 Students plan to march on the Capitol Thursday morning (click here)
October 18, 2006 Judge sets trial date, dismisses claim in boot camp case (click here)
October 17, 2006 Bush: no idea when Anderson investigation will conclude (click here)
October 16, 2006 Boot camp death civil trial set April 16 (click here)
October 16, 2006

Court date set for civil trial in boot camp death

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October 14, 2006 Report: State investigating practices at camp for delinquent boys (click here)
October 2, 2006 Ten months, no answers (Martin Lee Anderson) (click here)
September 29, 2006 Delayed closure tortures family (click here)
September 27, 2006 Martin Anderson's parents complain about lack of action in case (click here)
September 27, 2006 Martin Lee Anderson's parents to meet with Bush today (click here)
August 25, 2006 Medical examiner of disputed boot camp death autopsy plans appeal (click here)
August 23, 2006 Blood disorder blamed in death (click here)
August 21, 2006 Guards delayed dying teen's CPR (click here)
August 10, 2006 Autopsy doctor did poor work, state panel says
 
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August 9, 2006 AG to review school restraint regulations
 
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August 9, 2006

State medical commission orders probation for coroner in bootcamp case

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August 9, 2006 Supervised probation advised for boot camp case medical examiner
 
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August 4, 2006 Anderson probe may end soon
No charges have been filed in the boot-camp death
 
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August 3, 2006 Timeline of the Martin Lee Anderson incident
 
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July 15, 2006 They punched him, kneed him, shoved ...
 
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July 15, 2006 It goes beyond a lawsuit
 
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July 13, 2006

Boot camp suit asks $40M: The family of Martin Lee Anderson, who died after a pummeling in a boot camp, goes to court

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July 13, 2006 Boot-camp lawsuit seeks $40M - WITH VIDEO
Teen's parents blame officials for his death
 
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July 13, 2006 Teen's family sues for $40M over death at boot camp: The state's juvenile justice agency and the sheriff's office that ran a Panama City boot camp are being sued for the wrongful death of a teen.
 
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July 12, 2006 Martin Anderson family to file wrongful death suit
 
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July 2, 2006 Polk Boot Camp Last One in State: Program has turned young criminals "into young productive citizens," sheriff says
 
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July 1, 2006 Manatee's boot camp shuts down
 
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July 1, 2006 More boot camps shut down: Only the Polk County facility will remain open
 
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June 30, 2006

Two boot camps close; one left: Less than six months after Martin Lee Anderson's death at a juvenile boot camp, two more camps are closing down, leaving just one in the state

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June 30, 2006

Nearly 200 Laws To Take Effect: New rules range from no more boot camps to doggie dining outdoors

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June 29, 2006 Key Lime, Boot Camp Laws to take Effect
 
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June 26, 2006

Medical Examiner Works to Solve Final Mysteries

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June 12, 2006 Legislator has eye on juvenile justice
Barreiro says 'dream job' would be running DJJ
 
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June 10, 2006 Boot camp sends off last grads
 
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June 4, 2006

Rally seeks justice in boy's death

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June 2, 2006 Florida NAACP Deems Bush’s OK of Boot Camp Closure ‘Too Little, Too Late’
 
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June 1, 2006 Martin Lee Anderson Act Signed into Law
 
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June 1, 2006

Bush launches 'respect' programs to replace youth boot camps

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May 31, 2006 Bush signs Anderson Act; parents renew call for accountability
 
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May 31, 2006 Florida Eliminates Boot Camp System
 
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May 31, 2006 Florida Eliminates Boot Camps for Kids
 
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May 30, 2006 Governor To Sign Bill Replacing Boot Camps
 
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May 30, 2006 Teen's death inspires students
Group is protesting officials' handling of boot-camp case
 
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May 29, 2006 Boycott events wrap up with downtown march
 
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May 29, 2006 Students continue to focus on Anderson
 
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May 28, 2006 COMMENTARY - The Schiavo Case: Anatomy Of A Cover-Up
 
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May 25, 2006 Some Florida families are accusing a medical examiner of botched work and cover-ups
 
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May 25, 2006

Families File Complaints Against Coroner In Boot Camp Case

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May 25, 2006 Families: Boot camp medical examiner covered up other deaths
 
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May 24, 2006 Former FDLE boss to tackle cold cases in his hometown
 
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May 24, 2006 C.K. Steele honored at rally that relives the past - RALLY IN JUNE
 
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May 23, 2006

Questions on boot camp death go unasked

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May 23, 2006 Senators demand justice for boot camp death
 
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May 23, 2006 Countdown to Justice
 
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May 23, 2006 138 days later, no one is being held accountable
 
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May 23, 2006 Candidacy leaves local GOP without leader
 
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May 18, 2006 Students Continue Phone Protest Over Boot Camp Death
 
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May 15, 2006 Documents Show Martin Lee Anderson Was a Very Troubled Child
 
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May 15, 2006 Sheriff's office inundated with calls
 
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March 15, 2006 Boot camp fallout
 
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May 14, 2006 Hidden truth of youth's death at camp
 
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May 11, 2006 Cover-up exposed in teen’s boot camp death
 
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May 11, 2006 Bush wants former boot camp supervisor fired
 
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May 10, 2006 Florida NAACP Joins Family in Vowing to Seek Justice for Boot Camp Killing
 
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May 10, 2006

Martin Lee Anderson Case:Gov. asks for dismissal of camp's ex-supervisor
 

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May 10, 2006 Update 1: Gov. Bush Wants Ex-Boot Camp Chief Fired
 
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May 10, 2006 Gov. Bush Wants Ex-Boot Camp Chief Fired
 
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May 9, 2006

Crime and Punishment/Public Safety: Boot camps
 

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May 9, 2006 Fatal 'restraint'
 
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May 9, 2006 This boot-camp death wasn't just `sunstroke'
 
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May 8, 2006 Boot Camp Death Shook Up Legislative Agenda
 
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May 7, 2006

Boot camp death was unexpected addition to legislative agenda

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May 6-9, 2006 Google Alert list of articles re Martin Lee Anderson suffocated
 
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May 6, 2006

Autopsy: Teen was suffocated - Martin Lee Anderson died because guards at a juvenile boot camp suffocated him, a medical examiner who autopsied the teen's body said Friday

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May 6, 2006 Teen was suffocated in boot camp death, new autopsy reveals
 
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May 6, 2006 Martin Lee Anderson timeline
 
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May 6, 2006

New Autopsy Finds Fla. Teen Was Suffocated: Second Autopsy of Florida Teen Beaten at Boot Camp Finds He Died of Suffocation by Guards
 

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May 6, 2006 Punishment Is Due For Boot Camp Death Subjects - DeFede Report & Video
 
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May 6, 2006 PRESS RELEASE: State Attorney's Investigation Regarding the Death of Martin Lee Anderson and Statement by State Attorney, Mark Ober
 
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May 6, 2006 Autopsy Ties Boy's Death to Boot Camp
 
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May 5, 2006

Punishment Is Due For Boot Camp Death Subjects: Doctors Now Say Anderson Died Of Suffocation
 

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May 5, 2006 Legislator honored for leading DJJ boot camp reform
 
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May 5, 2006 2nd autopsy finds boy hit at boot camp died of suffocation
 
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May 3, 2006 Interim chief named to head FDLE:  The inspector general of the state Lottery Department has been appointed interim commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
 
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May 3, 2006

Juvenile Justice hit with $11M budget cut: Legislature slices proposed $33M increase
 

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May 2, 2006 One on One with Amy Hoyt - discussion with County Coroner Charles Seibert
 
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May 2, 2006 Bush, Cabinet turn to law enforcement veteran for FDLE
 
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April 29, 2006

State pressured to resolve boot-camp death: Black Caucus wants someone blamed for tragedy
 

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April 27, 2006 Florida Medical Examiner Investigated
 
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April 27, 2006

BOOT CAMP DEATH: Examiner: Prompt aid might have saved teen; the medical examiner who performed the first autopsy on Martin Lee Anderson said the teen might have survived if he had received help shortly after collapsing

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April 27, 2006 State to close final 4 boot camps: An extra $32.6 million is expected to be used for a new program described as softer and gentler
 
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April 27, 2006 Accord Kicks Out State's Boot Camps
 
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April 27, 2006

In wake of death, juvenile boot camp system is scrapped: State lawmakers voted to discard the militaristic juvenile boot camp system and refashion it to emphasize treatment rather than fear

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April 27, 2006 After Death of a Boy, Florida Moves to Close Its Boot Camps
 
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April 26, 2006

Crist urges search for autopsy 'flaws': Florida's attorney general has asked medical officials to investigate autopsies by Dr. Charles Siebert, the examiner who concluded that Martin Lee Anderson died of natural causes

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April 26, 2006 Boot Camps To Close In Deal To Spend More On Juvenile Justice
 
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April 26, 2006

Fla. Attn'y Gen. Wants Probe of Coroner

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April 26, 2006 Crowder wary of plan for camps
 
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April 26, 2006

Teen's death spurs boot camp overhaul

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April 26, 2006 State shuts down juvenile boot camps
 
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April 26, 2006 Legislature, under pressure, agrees to kill juvenile boot camps
 
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April 26, 2006 STATS Maia Szalavitz Speaks at CATO, Talahassee Rally for Martin Lee Anderson
 
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April 26, 2006

Legislature 2006: Boot-camp overhaul moves to Senate
 

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