The deputy’s wrongful arrest of an innocent man named Nick was a “life-ruining” ordeal for him and his family, they told The Trib during an interview at their home last month.
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Posted inCriminal Justice
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office failed to produce records in Death Row case, judge writes
Three decades after a Jacksonville man was sentenced to die for killing a teenage drug dealer, the Jacksonville police and prosecutors are facing increasing pressure to produce documents that could undermine the credibility of their key witnesses – and potentially blow up the case.
Posted inCriminal Justice
How AI-powered bungling by Florida cops cost a father his freedom and $45,000
The Florida Trib’s investigation shows how a justice system meant to promote public safety instead failed an innocent person at nearly every step of the process.
Posted inLocal Government
Recently released from prison, Aaron Zahn could be entitled to damages from JEA, arbitrator rules
The arbitrator, Leslie W. Langbein of Miami Lakes, issued a 36-page decision that does not once mention Zahn’s convictions, which followed a years-long federal grand jury investigation.
Posted inLocal Government
Ex-JEA CEO Aaron Zahn released from prison 20 months after reporting for 4-year sentence
Aaron Zahn was found guilty of charges connected to his contentious push to sell Northeast Florida’s public utility to enrich himself and his top executives.
Posted inLocal Government
Is Jacksonville prepared for the $200 million shortfall if Amendment 3 passes? Short answer, no.
So far, the Finance Committee has cut $30 million, most of which likely won’t amount to actual savings and falls millions short of next year’s potential revenue shortfall.
Posted inBehind the Story
“Cold Blooded” closes out the year with wins at the Sunshine State Awards
The investigative series looking at a decades-old Death Row conviction marred by prosecutorial conduct won third place in the SPJ Florida Chapter’s prestigious A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism.
Posted inFlorida Education News
At UNF, sole finalist for presidency rekindles fight over secrecy law
At issue is a 2022 state law that shielded most of the presidential interview process from public view, a law some former supporters now regret
Posted inLocal Government
Jacksonville council president paid less than $1,000 for ride on billionaire’s private jet, Rays game
Howland said he’d made the trip to raise money for his political committee, Florida Freedom PAC but didn’t share more specifics about the fundraiser held hours southwest of Jacksonville.
Posted inFlorida Education News
Florida’s public school enrollment falls while vouchers soar
Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Orange and Miami-Dade County Public Schools have bled students in recent years, according to a collection of enrollment data.