Tracking Florida's Death Penalty

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Florida Supreme Court affirms John Mosley's sentence of death
In its regular release of opinions this morning, the Florida Supreme Court issued a decision affirming John Mosley's sentence of death on direct appeal.
Deceased: Charles Finney
DOC records show that Charles Finney died Tuesday after over 30 years on Florida's death row.
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Bay County: Jury recommends death for Robert Bailey
On October 25, at resentencing, the jury recommended a sentence of death by a vote of 9-3.
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Miami-Dade County: News reports that the State has dropped the death penalty for Corey Smith
A news report from the Miami Herald Monday indicates that the State “announced Sunday it will waive the death penalty and will attempt to negotiate a…
Gadsden County: Marvin Cannon resentenced to LWOP
Marvin Cannon has been resentenced to life without parole (LWOP). It appears the State agreed to drop the death penalty on resentencing.
Monique Worrell reelected as Ninth Circuit State Attorney
In August 2023, Gov.
A look at the federal death penalty after the election
This page focuses on Florida’s death penalty.
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SCOTUS vacates Eleventh Circuit's decision in Hamm v. Smith
The Court issued a Per Curiam opinion granting the State’s petition, vacating the Eleventh Circuit’s judgment, and remanding the case for further…

October 2024

Highlands County jury recommends death penalty for Joseph Ables
Yesterday, following the penalty phase in his trial for 2018 crimes, the jury unanimously recommended that Ables be sentenced to death.
Polk County jury returns life verdict for Jo Lobato
On October 18, the jury determined that Lobato should be sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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Florida Supreme Court denies Kayle Bates' request to interview juror
As part of its regular release of opinions this morning, the Florida Supreme Court decided Bates v. State. The Court affirmed the circuit court's denial…
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