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‘I was in fear for my life’: Man accused of 2019 Rickenbacker cyclist’s murder testifies
Read full article: ‘I was in fear for my life’: Man accused of 2019 Rickenbacker cyclist’s murder testifiesDuring his testimony Thursday in Miami-Dade County court, Kadel Piedrahita said he shot a 48-year-old father of three along The Rickenbacker Causeway over five years ago — but he did not intend to kill him.
Witness testifies in Miami-Dade trial of motorcyclist accused of fatally shooting Rickenbacker cyclist
Read full article: Witness testifies in Miami-Dade trial of motorcyclist accused of fatally shooting Rickenbacker cyclistDuring his testimony Wednesday in Miami-Dade County court, Gustavo Londoño said he saw an angry motorcyclist argue with a cyclist and fire a gun over five years ago.
Companies settle negligent security lawsuit by tenant’s grieving family for $21M after Broward murder
Read full article: Companies settle negligent security lawsuit by tenant’s grieving family for $21M after Broward murderA property owner, manager, and security company recently settled a negligent security wrongful death lawsuit for $21 million nearly two years after a father’s murder in the parking lot of a rental community in Broward County.
Court allows Trump to pay lower bond in civil fraud case; hush money trial to start in April
Read full article: Court allows Trump to pay lower bond in civil fraud case; hush money trial to start in AprilDonald Trump’s legal challenges continue even as he stands as the Republican presumptive nominee, and the first of four trials is set to start in April.
Miami-Dade prosecutor resigns after judge disqualifies him over alleged misconduct
Read full article: Miami-Dade prosecutor resigns after judge disqualifies him over alleged misconductA Miami-Dade assistant state attorney resigned after a judge disqualified him over alleged prosecutorial misconduct that surfaced in the case of the former leader of the Miami Liberty City’s John Doe gang.
Miami-Dade judge disqualifies 2 prosecutors over alleged misconduct
Read full article: Miami-Dade judge disqualifies 2 prosecutors over alleged misconductAfter alleged prosecutorial misconduct surfaced in the case of Liberty City’s John Doe gang boss, a Miami-Dade judge disqualified two prosecutors from the case.
Driver of stolen Range Rover killing 3 appears in Miami-Dade court
Read full article: Driver of stolen Range Rover killing 3 appears in Miami-Dade courtA 26-year-old man accused of causing three deaths while driving away from police in a stolen Range Rover was set to appear in court on Wednesday morning in Miami-Dade County.
Man accused of sexually abusing teen at house where he rented room in Miami-Dade: Police
Read full article: Man accused of sexually abusing teen at house where he rented room in Miami-Dade: PoliceA 44-year-old man from Honduras stands accused of sexually abusing a teen twice in one month at the house where he was renting a room in Miami-Dade County, according to police.
Judge waits to rule on Kodak Black’s drug case in Broward
Read full article: Judge waits to rule on Kodak Black’s drug case in BrowardThe defense and the prosecution in the Broward County drug case against a celebrity rapper focused on the legality of a white powder that turned out to be oxycodone and not cocaine as cops suspected.
Funeral home cremates Florida man against his mother’s will: Lawsuit claims
Read full article: Funeral home cremates Florida man against his mother’s will: Lawsuit claimsDustin Lee Laun, who owned tech businesses including the mobohubb software, died in a motorcycle crash. His mother wanted a gravesite, but he was cremated against her will.
Hackers take down 23andMe, target users of Jewish ancestry
Read full article: Hackers take down 23andMe, target users of Jewish ancestryHackers who profit from stolen data have taken down a California-based consumer genetics company that millions of customers had trusted in the United States and Canada.
‘I don’t forgive her’: Woman sentenced to 4 years in prison for DUI crash in Broward
Read full article: ‘I don’t forgive her’: Woman sentenced to 4 years in prison for DUI crash in BrowardThe victims of a crash while Shana Soto was driving drunk were in the courtroom when she was sentenced to four years in prison and 10 years of probation on Friday in Broward County.
Kodak Black’s attorney claims rapper needs addiction treatment, not prison
Read full article: Kodak Black’s attorney claims rapper needs addiction treatment, not prisonRapper Kodak Black’s attorney told a federal judge that the 26-year-old rapper, also known as Bill Kapri, is an addict who needs treatment to recover.
Suspect of 2019 murder appears in Miami-Dade court for 2014 case of explosion while siphoning gas
Read full article: Suspect of 2019 murder appears in Miami-Dade court for 2014 case of explosion while siphoning gasOnelio Castro Arroyo tried his best to derail his probation violation hearing on Monday in Miami-Dade County court. He said it was a farce and the attorneys present were not representing him.
Prosecution rests case related to El Mula mass shooting in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Prosecution rests case related to El Mula mass shooting in Miami-DadeThe prosecution rested its case against Davonte Barnes on Thursday night for his alleged role in the El Mula mass shooting that killed 3 and injured 20 in 2021 in Miami-Dade County.
Passion for soccer fuels lawsuit against North Bay Village, mayor
Read full article: Passion for soccer fuels lawsuit against North Bay Village, mayorIn a 12-page lawsuit, World Eleven blames North Bay Village for The Argentine Football Association’s decision to cancel a franchise contract in April, which resulted in an ongoing contract dispute in Argentina’s judicial system, according to the lawsuit.
DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accreditations linked to funding
Read full article: DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accreditations linked to fundingGov. Ron DeSantis announced a new state lawsuit filed on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale is meant to weaken the power that accrediting agencies have over the state’s public colleges and universities.
Appeal court orders Miami Gardens pastor to pay legal fees
Read full article: Appeal court orders Miami Gardens pastor to pay legal feesThe Third District Court of Appeal has sided with WPLG TV and ordered Miami Gardens Pastor Eric Readon and his attorneys to pay $73,372.29 plus interest for attorneys’ fees and court costs WPLG incurred.
Family of slain man in murder case against ex-OnlyFans model seeks damages
Read full article: Family of slain man in murder case against ex-OnlyFans model seeks damagesThe relatives of a 27-year-old fatal stabbing victim who was from Texas but lived in Miami are seeking justice and they held a news conference on Tuesday afternoon in Coral Gables to announce how.
Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo testifies for 3rd day in court
Read full article: Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo testifies for 3rd day in courtMiami Commissioner Joe Carollo was on the stand for a third day on Wednesday in federal civil court and is scheduled to continue his testimony on Friday morning.
Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo accuses witnesses in federal court of lying
Read full article: Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo accuses witnesses in federal court of lyingMiami Commissioner Joe Carollo continued his testimony on Tuesday in federal court in downtown Miami during a civil case against him amid a prolonged bitter quarrel.
Man awaits sentencing in Broward after roommate’s love triangle turns deadly
Read full article: Man awaits sentencing in Broward after roommate’s love triangle turns deadlyEric Robinson was behind bars Tuesday awaiting sentencing over five years after a love triangle among roommates turned deadly in Broward County.
Joe Carollo’s civil trial: Ex-aid says commissioner has aversion to ‘any type of trail’
Read full article: Joe Carollo’s civil trial: Ex-aid says commissioner has aversion to ‘any type of trail’Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s former aid testified on Friday during a civil trial at the federal courthouse in Broward County, as the owners of Ball & Chain demand $2.4 million in damages.
Judge declares mistrial in roommates’ love triangle murder case in Broward
Read full article: Judge declares mistrial in roommates’ love triangle murder case in BrowardNicholis J. Wilcox, a father of three who worked in construction and specialized in roofing, was 39 years old when police officers found him dead in a dumpster behind a shopping center in Broward County.
Jurors in murder trial shed tears while viewing medical examiner’s photos of 11-year-old victim
Read full article: Jurors in murder trial shed tears while viewing medical examiner’s photos of 11-year-old victimMiguel Ruiz Lobo, the man who prosecutors accused of killing his ex-girlfriend’s daughter over a breakup in 2014 in Miami, announced Wednesday that he will not be testifying during his trial.
Testimony begins in trial for roommates’ love triangle murder in Broward
Read full article: Testimony begins in trial for roommates’ love triangle murder in BrowardNicholis J. Wilcox, a father of three who worked in construction and specialized in roofing, was 39 years old when police officers found him dead in a dumpster behind a shopping center in Broward County.
Historic felony arraignment: Trump to leave Mar-a-lago Monday, face fraud charges Tuesday
Read full article: Historic felony arraignment: Trump to leave Mar-a-lago Monday, face fraud charges TuesdayNew York County Supreme Court Justice Juan M. Merchan is expected to preside over the first criminal case against a former president in the history of the United States.
Evidence shows former Presidente Supermarkets partner was near crime scene, detective says
Read full article: Evidence shows former Presidente Supermarkets partner was near crime scene, detective saysManuel Marin’s cell phone was near the area where Camilo Salazar turned up dead, a detective said on Monday in Miami-Dade County court, as the Cuban-American businessman stands trial over an alleged murder-for-hire plot in 2011.
Criminologists testify during trial of Miami businessman accused of murder-for-hire plot
Read full article: Criminologists testify during trial of Miami businessman accused of murder-for-hire plotManuel Marin stands trial on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County court for allegedly devising a gruesome murder-for-hire plot in 2011.
Judge in Parkland school shooting deputy’s case denies defense’s motion
Read full article: Judge in Parkland school shooting deputy’s case denies defense’s motionScot Peterson was the only armed Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy on site when a shooter killed 17 and injured 17 during the 2018 Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
Broward agrees to $2.5 million settlement nearly 8 years after deputy kills man, attorney says
Read full article: Broward agrees to $2.5 million settlement nearly 8 years after deputy kills man, attorney saysA $2.5 million settlement is helping to bring some closure to Jennifer Young nearly eight years after a deputy killed her 33-year-old son, Jermaine McBean, in Broward County. She believes his death in Oakland Park could have been prevented.