Florida Homestead Laws Save Home Of Accused Child Molester

In Port St. Lucie, Florida, TC Palm reports:

• "The city is dropping its bid to seize the home of a man accused of molesting a 13-year-old boy after learning he has a homestead exemption on the property. An attorney with the city filed paperwork last week to seize Robert Hasty's house, a van and computer equipment it alleges are connected to criminal charges against him. Assistant City Attorney Gabrielle Taylor said Wednesday the city had dropped its efforts to take the house after confirming Hasty does have a homestead exemption on it, something an initial records check did not reveal."

For more, see Port St. Lucie drops plans to seize man's house.