Judge tells lawyers to pick up the pace of death penalty trial

“I’m foreseeing having problems,” judge said, if Johnathan Quiles’ death penalty trial exceeds 2 weeks. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A judge in the death penalty case of a man accused of…

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Watch Live | Death penalty trial resumes for man accused of killing niece after impregnating her

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The death penalty trial for 33-year-old Johnathan Quiles resumes Friday in Duval County.  Quiles entered the courtroom for day one of his death penalty case Thursday smiling…

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State opens death penalty case with defendant’s confession

Johnathan Quiles’ attorney says there is no evidence he murdered his pregnant niece because there is no evidence “an actual crime occurred.” JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Johnathan Quiles entered the courtroom…

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Jury selection continues for Johnathan Quiles death penalty trial

One-third of jurors were excused for ‘hardship’ reasons or exposure to pre-trial publicity in the high-profile case. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jury selection in the death penalty trial of a man…

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