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News from the State Attorney's Office for Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit

September 20, 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Christion Wynn pleaded guilty to one count of Sexual Battery prior to a jury trial.

September 15, 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Michael Keegan guilty of Capital Sexual Battery, Lewd or Lascivious Molestation, Battery, and two counts of Showing Obscene Materials to Minor.

September 15, 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that the Honorable Jeb Branham sentenced Nathan Rines to 31 years in Florida State Prison in accordance with a negotiated plea.

September 7, 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Alijah Gadson guilty of Attempted Manslaughter and Shooting Deadly Missiles.

September 6, 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Eric Sandefur guilty of Attempted First-Degree Murder.

August 25, 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury has found Brandon Smith guilty of First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Child Abuse for the death of a 2-year-old girl.

August 18, 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found Ja’hairy Carroll guilty of two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder.

August 17, 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Shanna Gardner was indicted by a Duval County grand jury and arrested on charges of First-Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder, Solicitation to Commit a Capital Felony, and Child Abuse. All the charges are related to the February 2022 murder of Gardner’s ex-husband, Jared Bridegan.

August 16, 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that a Duval County jury found John Graham Jr. guilty of First-Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

August 3, 2023

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Terrell Lewis pleaded guilty to Three Counts of Second-Degree Murder, Burglary to a Structure/Conveyance with Assault/Battery, and Child Abuse, all related to an April 2022 triple murder.

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