Florida man sues state investigator after 11 felony charges dropped

The former roofing company salesman blames a "faulty investigation" and "fabricated facts" for upending his life.

  • By Louis Llovio
  • | 5:00 a.m. April 30, 2025
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A building on 10th Street near downtown Sarasota collapsed from Hurricane Ian.
A building on 10th Street near downtown Sarasota collapsed from Hurricane Ian.
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Trevor Smith was a 27-year-old roofing contractor when he was charged by prosecutors in two counties for defrauding homeowners in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

There were three felony cases in all, and each included several charges.

 

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