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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.

Chronicling a year filled with challenges and successes, the State Attorney’s Office is proud to present its 2021 Annual Report to the public.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Ladae Franklin was found guilty by a jury of Attempted
Second-Degree Murder and Attempted Manslaughter. The Honorable Mark Borello sentenced Franklin to 32 years in Florida State Prison during a July 13, 2022, hearing.

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.