Attorney for migrant accused in death of SJC deputy speaks after case dismissed
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The case against Vergilio Aguilar-Mendez, an 18-year-old migrant accused of manslaughter in the death of a St. Johns County deputy, has been dismissed. Defense attorney Jose…
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Case involving migrant accused in death of St. Johns County deputy in limbo after incompetency ruling: State Attorney
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – For the first time on Monday, State Attorney R.J. Larizza answered questions about the controversial case involving an 18-year-old migrant who is accused in the…
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Family of Leonard Cure to file federal lawsuit against Georgia deputy involved in fatal shooting during traffic stop
CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. – The family of a 53-year-old man who was fatally shot during a traffic stop in October is announcing a second lawsuit Tuesday against the Georgia deputy…
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Leonard Cure’s family to announce federal lawsuit against deputy
Cure, who spent 16 years wrongfully incarcerated in Florida for an armed robbery in 2003, was pulled over by deputy Buck Aldridge for speeding and reckless driving. BRUNSWICK, Ga. —…
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Attorneys argue over how many jurors it should take to recommend death for killer of Nassau County deputy
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A motion hearing is underway for Patrick McDowell, who pleaded guilty to murdering Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers nearly three years ago. Prosecutors are seeking the…
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How many jurors will it take to recommend death penalty for killer of Nassau County deputy? Judge could decide Friday
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – It’s been nearly three years since Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers was fatally shot during a traffic stop. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Patrick…
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Man who pleaded guilty to killing a Nassau County deputy back in court for Monday hearing
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – The man who pleaded guilty to killing Nassau County deputy Joshua Moyers will be back in court for a hearing on Monday. Prosecutors are seeking the…
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St. Johns County deputy who died after struggle with migrant may have had heart attack before encounter, autopsy finds
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Attorneys for 18-year-old migrant Vergilio Aguilar-Mendez, who is accused in the death of a St. Johns County deputy, are bolstering their arguments for why the case should…
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Attorneys for 18-year-old migrant accused in death of St. Johns County deputy seek to dismiss manslaughter charge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Attorneys for Vergilio Aguilar-Mendez are pushing for the manslaughter charge he is facing to be dropped. Aguilar-Mendez was accused of resisting an officer with violence and aggravated…
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Hearing set Monday for man who pleaded guilty to killing a Nassau County deputy
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – The hearing for the man who admitted to shooting and killing Nassau County deputy Joshua Moyers in September 2021 is set for Monday at 1:00 pm….
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