Monthly Archives: May 2024
Florida Prosecutor Announces First Death Penalty Case Under New Child Rape Law
Recently, Governor Ron DeSantis passed a change to the Florida statutes that allows prosecutors to seek the death penalty against those accused of committing rape against a child in Florida. Under the new law, which can be found in Florida Statutes 794.011(2)(a), “a person 18 years of age or older who commits sexual battery… Read More »
Florida City Commissioner Charged with Exploitation of the Elderly, Fraud
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement recently announced criminal charges against 58-year-old Regina Hill, the Commissioner for the City of Orlando. Hill is facing seven charges total including 3 counts of exploitation of the elderly, mortgage fraud, scheme to defraud, and two counts of fraud. Authorities say that Hill spent thousands of dollars from… Read More »
Former Hendry County Police Officer Faces Federal Charges for Excessive Force
A former Hendry County police officer is facing federal charges for excessive force and falsifying police records. During a news conference at the federal courthouse in Ft. Myers, authorities announced charges against 29-year-old Tyler Williams. The deputy could face up to 30 years in prison if he is convicted. The incident occurred on July… Read More »
