Monthly Archives: March 2022
Catholic School Teacher Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
A Catholic school teacher is facing charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. Police say that the teacher uploaded three photos to a site that depicted child sexual abuse. The images were traced back to the teacher and a warrant was executed on his property. The teacher told police he possessed and distributed the… Read More »
Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of Police Officer, Granting New Trial
A SWAT officer who was convicted of shooting the caretaker of an autistic man has been granted a new trial after an appellate court ruled that the trial court erred in refusing to allow a defense witness. The defense witness was also a SWAT member who would have testified as to what training the… Read More »
New “Indecent Battery” Charges And How They Would Work
Florida legislators have issued a proposal that would change how the crime of battery is prosecuted. For those who are 16 years of age or over, the new charges would make it a separate crime to forcibly touch someone in a sexual manner without their consent. Typically, such charges are filed under simple battery…. Read More »
Three Plead Guilty In Patient-Kickback Scheme
Federal investigators say that three individuals involved in Florida sober homes are guilty of bilking public and private insurers of millions in false claims. While you’ve probably heard of kickback schemes involving doctors who are paid to refer patients to specific medical care, the use of certain medical devices, or the prescribing of certain… Read More »
