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Florida Supreme Court stays two Hurst resentencing proceedings in Wakulla County
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Michael J. Jackson resentenced to death following jury's 8-4 recommendation
Deceased: Alphonso Cave
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Deceased: Eric K. Patrick
Florida Supreme Court rolls back Miranda rights
Today, the Florida Supreme Court issued its decision in State v. Penna. It is not a capital case but affects Florida criminal cases across the board…
May Oral Arguments
The Florida Supreme Court will hear oral argument on May 8 in three cases, one of which is a capital case. Cox v. State is Allen Ward Cox’s direct…
Nassau County: Jury recommends death for Patrick McDowell
After deliberating for approximately 3 hours Thursday afternoon, the jury recommended by a vote of 11-1 that McDowell be sentenced to death.
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New Florida law requires all DOC prisoners to submit DNA
Under the new law, all prisoners in the custody of the Department of Corrections must submit a DNA sample on or before September 30, 2024.
Grants Pass oral argument at 10:00 a.m. EST
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson today. The link to access the arguments is available here.
Leo Schofield granted parole
Yesterday, Leo Schofield was granted parole after serving over 35 years in prison on a life sentence for murdering his wife in 1987.
Miami-Dade County: Life verdict for Robert Holton
Robert Holton was retried this month for crimes that occurred in 2013. Yesterday, the jury unanimously recommended that Holton be sentenced to life in…
Hillsborough County judge rules 2023 statute cannot apply to Billy Adams' trial
In an Order issued yesterday, a circuit court judge in Hillsborough County ruled that Florida’s 2023 capital sentencing statute cannot apply to Billy…
Eleventh Circuit denies Andrew Allred habeas relief
In an unpublished unanimous decision, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s denial of Allred’s…
Tracking Florida's Death Penalty
Tracking Florida's Death Penalty
Florida is a national leader in capital punishment and has been for decades. In an effort to provide education on the topic, this Substack tracks capital punishment in the state. This is not an advocacy page.
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