News by Year: 2022

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Michael McMillon was found guilty by a jury of First-Degree Murder and Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder. The Honorable Adrian Soud sentenced McMillon to life in Florida State Prison during an August 31, 2022, hearing.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Ernest Mitchell was found guilty by a jury of Attempted First Degree Murder, Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Attempted Domestic Second-Degree Murder, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Felix Pusey was found guilty by a jury of Attempted First-Degree Murder, Attempted Second Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Juvenile Delinquent Found to Have Committed a Felony Act, and Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Charles Deas III was found guilty by a jury of Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Jean Silney has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the October 2019 death of a bus passenger.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Amy Oliver has pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder in the 2020 killing of her 3-year-old son, Henry, and Aggravated Assault on a Medical Care Worker.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Demetrious Hartley was found guilty by a jury of Sexual Battery and Trespass in an Occupied Structure.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Jaden Perkins has pleaded guilty to Attempted Second-
Degree Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting an Officer with Violence.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Brian Speckman was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Shooting or Throwing Deadly Missiles, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Amanda Butler was found guilty by a jury of Attempted First-Degree Murder, Shooting/Throwing Deadly Missiles, and Domestic Aggravated Assault.