A Miami-Dade judge ruled Monday that prosecutors can use prior testimony from a key witness in the Bryan Pata murder case, despite the recent discovery that the man — once believed to be dead — is still alive.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office says it never told ESPN that a key witness in the Bryan Patta murder trial was dead, clarifying a misunderstanding reported by the sports publication.
A huge twist has emerged in the murder case of former Miami Hurricanes football player Bryan Pata — just weeks before the trial is set to begin.
Rashaun Jones, who is awaiting trial for Bryan Pata’s 2006 murder, was back in Miami-Dade County court on Tuesday as his defense and the prosecution argued about witness testimony.
Rashaun Jones, a former Miami Hurricanes player who is awaiting trial for the murder of Bryan Pata more than 18 years ago, appeared in court on Monday in Miami-Dade County.