Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Prosecutors Decline Charges After Female Inmate Is Paralyzed
Pinning charges on law enforcement can be difficult for prosecutors. First, they have an unsympathetic complainant. Then they have to deal with a lack of cooperation from other law enforcement officers. Ultimately, the prosecution’s burden of proof is so high that it becomes difficult to justify the cost of prosecution when a jury is… Read More »
Judge Assigned Randomly To Nikolas Cruz Trial Has No Death Penalty Experience
In the event that you murder several people in an act of cold rage, a guilty plea is not the end of your problems. It is just the beginning. In this case, the guilty plea means that the defendant, Nikolas Cruz has to face yet another trial for sentencing to determine if he will… Read More »
Florida Woman Convicted Of Money Laundering In Health Fraud Scheme
If you want to know which industry has the largest fraud numbers right now, it’s health care. This, in fact, is one of the main reasons that health care in the United States costs as much as it does. Medical supply companies, laboratories, and fake supply chains create the illusion that patients are receiving… Read More »
Florida Man Charged With Sex Trafficking
A Florida man has been charged with two counts of sex trafficking by force and another count of being a felon in possession of a weapon, according to federal authorities. The man will face federal charges in Massachusetts. Police say that the defendant trafficked two women using psychological manipulation, promises of a better life,… Read More »
Florida Man Pleads Guilty In Capitol Riot Case
Numerous cases have been filed against the individuals who mobbed the capitol on January 6th as the then-President Elect, Joe Biden was being sworn into office. The most recent involves a Florida man who pleaded guilty to civil disorder which is a generic term like disorderly conduct. The government is approaching these cases in… Read More »
Man Arrested For Setting Hotel On Fire
A Tallahassee man is facing charges of arson after a fire broke out at a local hotel. The fire occurred in February of 2022. Police found a wooden spindle that looked like it had been used to start the blaze. They later tracked down the suspect, though it is unclear precisely how they did… Read More »
Four Ukrainians Indicted In Brutal Homophobic Hate Crime
Four Ukrainians, including one who was involved in a homosexual relationship with the victim, are facing charges related to the savage beating of his boyfriend. Once the Ukrainian immigrant family realized that the boy was in a same-sex relationship, they became irate, forced the boy to marry a woman, and then attacked his lover…. Read More »
Gay Rights Activist Murdered By Roommate
A Florida man is facing murder charges after the death of his roommate, a well-connected gay rights activist who had a soft spot for those in recovery. The activist allowed the former prisoner to live in his apartment. The former prisoner is accused of murdering him and dumping his body. It remains unclear what,… Read More »
Cutting Edge Crime: Stealing Gas Using Technology
Several Florida residents have recently been charged with unlawfully using technology to steal fuel at the pump. A recent scheme accuses Tallahassee residents of using fuel pump pulser manipulation devices to extract more fuel while also using fraudulent credit and debit cards. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued a statement saying… Read More »
FBI Cracks Child Porn Ring
A recent multi-year investigation cracked a child porn ring that brought down two Florida State University students along with 50 others across the State of Florida. The two students were arrested for distribution and receipt of child pornography The investigation was begun by the FBI in 2020 when an undercover agent managed access to… Read More »
