State attorney looking into destruction of emailsMonroe County State Attorney Catherine Vogel said Tuesday that her office is investigating possible wrongdoing in the County Clerk’s Office for the destruction of government e-mails and possibly other documents.“We’re looking into whether there is criminal activity. I can’t say there is any criminal activity,” Vogel said, adding her lead investigator, Chris Weber, is on the case.It’s... [...]
Suspect charged in Wednesday’s fatal shooting of 24-year-old Hallandale Beach womanWhatever time murder suspect Eddie Mosley bought himself with a shaved head ran out around 2 a.m. Thursday.That’s when Hallandale Beach police took Mosley into custody and charged him with the wee hours Wednesday shooting death of 24-year-old Marlena Turnquist. In all Mosely faces three charges: premeditated homicide, attempted felony murder and firearms... [...]
Sandra Bland Family Reaches $1.9M Wrongful Death Deal: LawyerThe family of Sandra Bland, the Texas woman found dead in a jail cell after a routine traffic stop last year, has reached a wrongful death settlement with authorities for $1.9 million, a family attorney said Thursday.In addition to settling the civil suit, the Waller County Sheriff's Office has agreed to install automated sensors to assure accurate and timely cell checks at the jail... [...]
Miami-Dade juvenile offenders getting a breakThe county is leading the rest of the state in sending teen offenders to diversion programs rather than arresting them for misdemeanor crimes, according to an independent study just released.This is life-changing news for many. The Miami Herald Editorial Board has long promoted the idea of trying to salvage youth offenders rather than imposing sentences that stigmatizes them.When translated into... [...]
A top college basketball recruit for the University of Miami was arrested Tuesday after a violent altercation at Florida International University, police said. UM Basketball Player Arrested on Battery Charge A top college basketball recruit for the University of Miami was arrested Tuesday after a violent altercation at Florida International University, police said.Dewan Huell, 19, a freshman forward on the UM basketball team, is charged with... [...]
