House bill named after boy who died at boot camp

The boot camp incident was captureds on videotape.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Members of the legislative black caucus
say it would be appropriate to name a bill aimed at improving the quality of the state's juvenile boot camps for Martin Lee Anderson.

The 14-year-old boy died after a confrontation with boot camp guards that was videotaped.

State Representative Curtis Richardson says the House took a bold step by naming the reform legislation "The Martin Lee Anderson Act of 2006."

The lawmakers also announced plans for two events focusing public attention on the events of at the boot camp in Panama City.

Hillsborough County State Attorney Mark Ober is investigating the January 6 death of Anderson, who was kicked and dragged by guards in a scuffle captured on videotape at a boot camp run by the sheriff of Bay County.

Florida A and M and Florida State University students have organized a forum on the case Wednesday and a rally is set for April 21 in the Capitol courtyard.

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