In the News

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

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Keyon Paige was found guilty by a jury of Manslaughter with a Firearm, Armed Burglary, Burglary of a Dwelling, and Grand Theft.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Jecorian McCray was found guilty by a jury of First-Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, and Tampering with a Witness, Victim, or Informant.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Steven Preslar was found guilty by a jury of Attempted First-Degree Murder, Domestic Battery, and Resisting Officer Without Violence.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Shawn Sieberg was found guilty by a jury of four counts of Sexual Battery and two counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Ronnie Hyde has been found guilty by jury of First-Degree Murder for the 1994 killing of Fred Laster.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Gerard Stewart has pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder in the 2018 killing of his wife, Julie Ann Stewart.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that James Ranieri has pleaded guilty to five counts of Sexual Battery.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Joe Turner has pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder in the killing of Jordan Cooper, Sexual Battery, and Burglary with Assault or Battery.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that John Asif was found guilty by a jury of Armed Robbery. Asif now faces up to 30 years in Florida State Prison.