Looking back at former mayor’s ties to proposed JEA sale after former utility CEO’s conviction

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Chief Executive Officer of JEA, Aaron Zahn, was found guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud on Friday and could spend 25 years in prison. His chief…

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Evidentiary hearing begins for Donald Smith as he appeals conviction for 2013 rape, murder of 8-year-old girl

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The man convicted and sentenced to death in the 2013 murder of an 8-year-old Jacksonville girl will be back in court Tuesday morning for an evidentiary hearing…

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Man appealing murder conviction of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle back in court Tuesday for evidentiary hearing

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Donald Smith, the man convicted and sentenced to death in the murder of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle, will be back in court Tuesday morning for an evidentiary hearing…

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Florida nonprofit helps overturn wrongful conviction of Jacksonville man after 44 years in prison

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Innocence Project of Florida (IPF) helped 79-year-old Willie Williams overturn his wrongful conviction after spending 44 years in prison. Williams was convicted for the attempted murder…

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Man killed in shooting served 16 years for wrongful conviction

53-year-old Leonard Cure was shot and killed by a Camden County Deputy Monday. He served 16 years for a wrongful conviction before he was exonerated and released. CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga….

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