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WARRANT: Ford files Initial Brief at Florida Supreme Court
James Ford's execution is scheduled for February 13. Yesterday, Ford filed his Initial Brief at the Florida Supreme Court challenging the circuit…
Florida Legislature approves mandatory death penalty for "unauthorized alien[s]"
The Senate approved the amended bill by a vote of 21-16, and the House voted in favor of the bill by a vote 82-30. The bill now goes to Gov. DeSantis to…
Florida Supreme Court February oral arguments
Oral arguments will be held on February 5-6 beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day. Several capital cases are on the Court’s schedule.
Veterans on Florida's Death Row, Part IV
This is Part IV of the latest series from Tracking Florida’s Death Penalty: Veterans on Florida’s Death Row, exploring information about veterans who…
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WARRANT: Circuit court denies Ford's postconviction motion
James Ford's execution is scheduled for February 13. The circuit court entered has entered an Order denying Ford’s motion.
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WARRANT: Circuit court denies evidentiary hearing on Ford's postconviction motion
James Ford's execution is scheduled for February 13. Yesterday, the circuit court denied Ford's request for an evidentiary hearing on his pending…
WARRANT: Ford files postconviction motion ahead of scheduled execution
James Ford's execution is scheduled for February 13. 1`Yesterday, Ford filed a successive motion for postconviction relief in the circuit court. The…
Orange County: William Thomas "Tommy" Zeigler, Jr. files motion based on new DNA evidence
A Motion to Set Aside the Convictions Based on Newly Discovered Evidence Friday filed Friday says new DNA evidence proves Zeigler's innocence, which he…
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Veterans on Florida's Death Row, Part III
This is Part III of the latest series from Tracking Florida’s Death Penalty: Veterans on Florida’s Death Row, exploring information about veterans who…
Florida Supreme Court affirms denial of Wayne Doty's request for postconviction relief
In today’s regular release of opinions, the Florida Supreme Court issued a per curiam decision in Doty v. State, affirming the circuit court's denial of…
WARRANT: Circuit court Scheduling Order
Yesterday, after a case management conference, the circuit court entered a Scheduling Order, outlining the schedule for warrant-related litigation.
Veterans on Florida's Death Row, Part II
Welcome to Part II of the latest series from Tracking Florida’s Death Penalty: Veterans on Florida’s Death Row, exploring information about veterans who…
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