Florida Federal Jury Convicts Four in Haiti Presidential Assassination PlotMay 12, 2026VerdictsA Miami federal jury convicted four men on all counts for their roles in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, including Neutrality Act violations.
Florida Jury Convicts Four in Julio Foolio Murder CaseMay 12, 2026VerdictsA Tampa jury convicted Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, and two co-defendants of first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of rapper Julio Foolio at Hillsborough County Circuit Court.
Maryland Man Indicted on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges in Southern District of FloridaMay 12, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted Maryland man Brandon Sartor on six counts of sex trafficking by force and fraud in the Southern District of Florida on May 12, 2026.
Florida Jury Convicts Four in Julio Foolio Murder CaseMay 11, 2026VerdictsA Hillsborough County jury convicted all four defendants in the Julio Foolio murder trial on first-degree murder and conspiracy charges on May 8, 2026, in Tampa.
Federal Jury Convicts Four in 2021 Haitian Presidential Assassination PlotMay 11, 2026VerdictsA Miami federal jury convicted four South Florida men on May 8, 2026, for conspiring to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, with all defendants facing potential life sentences.
Federal Jury Convicts Four in Haitian President Moïse Assassination PlotMay 8, 2026VerdictsA Miami federal jury convicted all four defendants in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, finding them guilty on most counts after an eight-week trial.
DOJ Pays $1.25 Million to Settle Michael Flynn Malicious Prosecution SuitMay 8, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ agreed to pay Michael Flynn $1.25 million to settle his 2023 malicious prosecution lawsuit, reversing the Biden-era position that sought dismissal of the same claims.
Last Member of Colombian Robbery Crew Sentenced to 57 Months in MiamiMay 3, 2026Law and PolicyLeroy Ortega, the last of 11 defendants in Operation Boujee Bandits, was sentenced to 57 months for his role in a $5M South Florida jewelry robbery ring.
Federal Jury Convicts Former Congressman Rivera on All FARA CountsMay 1, 2026VerdictsA Miami federal jury convicted former Rep. David Rivera and associate Esther Nuhfer on all counts in a FARA case tied to a $50 million Venezuela lobbying contract.
Federal Jury Convicts Ex-Congressman Rivera on All Counts in Venezuela FARA CaseMay 1, 2026VerdictsA Miami federal jury convicted former Florida Rep. David Rivera and consultant Esther Nuhfer on all counts in a FARA case tied to a $50M Venezuela lobbying scheme in the Southern District of Florida.