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Pino’s defense hires neurologist to consider if injury caused ‘false memories’ about fatal crash
Real estate broker George Pino’s defense hired a neurologist to determine if he had suffered head trauma during the 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Luciana “Lucy” Fernandez, a student at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, records showed.
During sentencing in Miami-Dade court, father forgives man who killed his 10-year-old son
As part of a 2013 crime spree, detectives said Anthawn Ragan killed 10-year-old Aaron Vu when he targeted the Hong Kong Nail Salon in North Miami.
Judge in Miami sentences ex-financial adviser to 20 years after feds identify $94M Ponzi scheme
A 64-year-old man who federal investigators said defrauded more than 150 victims -- including elderly Catholic priests in Venezuela and members of his own family -- was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Woman testifies in her own defense in Miami-Dade after 10-year-old brain bleed survivor testifies about abuse
A 7-year-old girl had a buildup of blood on the surface of the brain, a black eye, a bruised shoulder, and swelling on the right side of her face, according to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Jury convicts former Li’l Abner mobile home resident after rough arrest in Sweetwater
A 62-year-old woman couldn’t convince a group of jurors in Miami-Dade County that she was the true victim.
Girl testifies against woman whose alleged abuse sent her to Miami-Dade emergency room
A Spanish-to-English translator helped a girl in a Miami-Dade County courtroom to testify against her alleged abuser on Wednesday.
Miami jury finds Milagro Gramz liable for defaming Megan Thee Stallion
A jury was deliberating on Monday in a rapper’s defamation case against an entertainment commentator in federal civil court in downtown Miami.
Gold mining tycoons in Guyana fight U.S. extradition after Miami indictment
Guyanese gold mining tycoons Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed are both wanted in Miami.
Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation case against Milagro Gramz continues
Megan Pete, better known as Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion, and Milagro Cooper, better known for her entertainment coverage as “Milagro Gramz,” were expected in federal court for closing statements on Tuesday in Downtown Miami.
Megan Thee Stallion and Milagro Gramz both testify in Miami federal court
Megan Pete, better known as Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion, continued her testimony on Monday in federal court in Downtown Miami.
Federal prosecutors in Miami: Doctor agrees to $45M Medicare fraud settlement
Federal prosecutors in Miami announced on Friday that a physician agreed to a $45 million settlement in a Medicare fraud case.
Railroad owners argue against Brightline commuter expansion in Miami-Dade, Broward
Amid an ongoing dispute, the company that owns the mainline railroad from Miami to Jacksonville raised concerns about plans to increase high-speed passenger train services in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Megan Thee Stallion’s case against Milagro Gramz in Miami: ‘Battered woman syndrome expert’ testifies
As Megan Thee Stallion’s case against Milagro Gramz continued in Miami, a federal judge recently found Tory Lanez in contempt of court, records show.
Widow of DC midair collision victim sues American Airlines, feds
A Connecticut widow filed a federal lawsuit related to the Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Eagle flight 5342 midair collision that killed 67 people on Jan. 29.
Florida ‘stand your ground’ defense ruling on police shooting killing innocent bystanders will be announced in 2 weeks, judge says
Broward County Circuit Judge Ernest Kollra said on Friday that he plans to announce his ruling about whether or not Florida’s self-defense law applied to law enforcement during a 2019 shooting that killed innocent bystanders in Miramar.
Broward witnesses recall getting caught in the crossfire that killed 2 innocent bystanders, 2 fugitives
Two men testified about what it was like to get caught in the middle of a fatal shootout that involved 20 law enforcement officers from four agencies who fired over 220 rounds in about 25 seconds.
After months in ICE detention, federal judge squashes dream of family reunion in Coral Springs
A federal immigration judge denied the request of a father who has three U.S.-born children with special needs waiting for him in Coral Springs, an immigration attorney said on Thursday.
Judge considers law enforcement’s Florida ‘stand your ground’ defense after innocent bystanders die during shooting
Jose Mateo, a suspended law enforcement officer, appeared in Broward County court on Friday. His defense claimed that a manslaughter case against him over a shootout that killed innocent bystanders had to be dismissed.
Bryan Pata’s murder: Prosecution focuses on Jones allegedly saying, ‘Call your Zoes and clip up’
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.
Bryan Pata’s murder: Ex-Canes players, brothers testify during pre-trial hearing
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.
Civil rights attorneys mark victory for Alligator Alcatraz detainees
After a hearing in federal court on Monday in Downtown Miami, civil rights attorneys said there was more clarity about the migrant detainees’ legal recourse while held in Alligator Alcatraz, in the Florida Everglades.
Surveillance video shows Hialeah gunman before South Beach burglary prompts $12M negligence lawsuit
Surveillance video released on Wednesday shows a crime at a condominium in South Beach that is the subject of a $12 million negligence lawsuit in Miami-Dade County civil court.
Ex-BSO deputy continues fight for justice after surviving on-duty shooting to the head
Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputy Maury Hernandez survived a reckless driver who shot him in the head on Aug. 7, 2007. He lives with paralysis on the left side of his body due to brain damage.
Colombian-American entrepreneur based in Miami-Dade sentenced to federal prison
Gilda Rosenberg, the founder of Gilly Vending, a vending machine supplier in Miami-Dade County, was sentenced to prison for filing false tax returns to hide income generated by offshore assets.
Miami criminal defense attorneys mourn ‘The GOAT’ Roy Black
Criminal defense attorneys were grieving Roy Black, a prominent Downtown Miami-based trial lawyer who taught at the University of Miami for decades.
White House faces scandals over Harvard, Epstein with cases in federal court
President Donald Trump continued to deal with the scandals related to the late Jeffrey Epstein and the funding issues with Harvard University.
Judge: Why wasn’t Miami-Dade employee with felony convictions and 60 new cases arrested before?
Miami Dade County Circuit Judge Ellen Venzer said in court on Tuesday that she wanted someone to explain why a suspect involved in 60 separate cases had not been arrested before.
South Beach armed burglary victims seek $12M in damages for negligence
Detectives arrested a felon for a burglary at a condo in Miami Beach, and while the criminal case remained pending on Tuesday, the victims in the case sought justice in Miami-Dade County civil court.
Ohad Fisherman talks about Miami-Dade prosecutors’ decision to drop his case
Ohad Fisherman talked about the Miami Beach sexual battery case against him that fell apart with an alibi.
SPEAKTOMARK: Jurors in ‘Diddy’ Combs trial can deliberate on RICO charge for ‘as long as they desire’
Attorney Mark Eiglarsh talks about what’s next after a federal jury reported reaching a unanimous verdict on four out of the five counts against Sean “Diddy” Combs.
DeSantis tasks Miami-based attorney with vetting applicants for Florida judicial vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Miami-based Attorney Eliot Pedrosa to the 11th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.
‘The best day’: Miami-Dade diversion program celebrates graduations at courthouse
A group met with Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building Wednesday to celebrate.
Jay-Z sues woman who dropped lawsuit after accusing him of rape
Attorneys representing Jay-Z filed a federal defamation lawsuit in Alabama claiming that a woman who had accused him of rape “voluntarily admitted” she was pressured into lying.
‘I was in fear for my life’: Man accused of 2019 Rickenbacker cyclist’s murder testifies
During 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.
Companies settle negligent security lawsuit by tenant’s grieving family for $21M after Broward murder
A 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
Donald 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
A 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
After 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
A 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
A 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
The 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
Dustin 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
Hackers 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
The 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
Rapper 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
Onelio 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
The 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
In 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
Gov. 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
The 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
The 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
Miami 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
Miami 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
Eric 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’
Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s former aid testified on Friday during a civil trial in federal court, as the owners of Ball & Chain demand $2.4 million in damages.
Judge declares mistrial in roommates’ love triangle murder case in Broward
Nicholis 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
Miguel 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.
Historic felony arraignment: Trump to leave Mar-a-lago Monday, face fraud charges Tuesday
New 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
Manuel 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
Manuel Marin stands trial on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County court for allegedly devising a gruesome murder-for-hire plot in 2011.
Families say wheels of justice have been slow for couple killed in Broward
Thursday is the fifth anniversary of the crash in Broward that killed Danielle Baldwin and Steven Olivert. They were on their way to celebrate the beginning of their relationship and he was going to ask her to marry him.
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Martin Zilber could face more severe punishment
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Martin Zilber admitted to having problems with absenteeism and to mistreating his staff. He agreed to a 60-day suspension and a $30,000 fine, but the Florida Supreme Court wants his punishment to be more severe.
Court rules law to protect victims applies to officers who want to shield identity after fatal police shootings
The First District Court of Appeals reversed a trial court order on Tuesday holding that Marsy’s Law, which grants rights to victims, does not apply to the identities of police officers who are involved in police shootings.
Nurse accuses Miami doctor of purposely infecting her with coronavirus
Venise Jean-Baptiste said she and her son suffered COVID-19 after a doctor she worked with purposely infected her after she suggested that he get tested for the coronavirus.
Victim of brutal attack on Metromover seeks damages from security contractor Allied Universal
Despite three prior attacks on the Metromover in Miami, a victim claims the security contractor for the public transportation system did nothing to prevent similar attacks from happening again.
Florida’s top court limits total liability to $300K in Parkland school shooting victims’ lawsuit
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday against the families of the Parkland shooting victims in a lawsuit against the Broward County school board.
