Judge to decide on key confession in case of man accused of killing Miami police officer
“A judge on Monday could decide whether jurors will be allowed to hear the key confession of Dennis Escobar, accused of killing a Miami police officer.”
Judge’s decision in sexual predator case sparks controversy
“After Juan F. Vega completed 25 years in prison for a series of violent rapes and kidnappings, Miami-Dade jurors were asked to decide whether he posed a danger to society if released.”
Lawyers offer opening statements in Rilya Wilson murder case
“A Miami woman ‘snuffed the life’ out of foster child Rilya Wilson, then concocted a web of lies to cover up the murder, a prosecutor told jurors Monday.”
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http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/26/3114224/lawyers-offer-opening-statements.html
Miami-Dade judge rules fingerprint evidence should be restricted
In a rare and controversial legal move, a Miami-Dade judge has curtailed fingerprint evidence in a criminal case — drawing alarm from prosecutors who vow to appeal.
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http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/10/28/3071658/miami-dade-judge-rules-fingerprint.html
Fernandez Rundle Wins
Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernández Rundle claimed victory Tuesday over her Democratic primary opponent, thus clinching her sixth elected term because no balloted candidates oppose her in November.
“It’s about your record. It’s about your performance, the things you do every day working with victims in this community,” she told cheering employees Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. during a spirited gathering of supporters at Miami’s Renaissance Restaurant. “I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
With the majority of the precincts reporting late Tuesday, voters have chosen her over Miami criminal defense attorney Rod Vereen.
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17 Years Later, Hallandale Beach Woman's Ex Indicted for Her Killing
17 years after her disappearance, following a bitter child custody battle, Lynne Friend’s ex-husband has been indicted for first-degree murder.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/hallandale/fl-clifford-friend-murder-indictment-20120307,0,2713140.story