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Public Corruption

Duval County Jury Finds Burns Guilty of Murder-for-Hire of his Wife

Duval County Jury Finds Way Guilty of Manslaughter by Overdose

Duval County Jury Finds Holdiness Guilty of Second-Degree Murder

The State Attorney’s Office investigates and prosecutes criminal allegations against candidates for elected office, elected officials, public employees, and police officers. It also investigates and prosecutes allegations of election law violations and campaign finance violations.

The office investigates claims of public corruption through its Special Prosecution Unit. The most common allegations the unit investigates and prosecutes include:

  • Bribery
  • Official Misconduct
  • Unlawful Compensation
  • Money Laundering
  • Racketeering
  • Schemes to Defraud
  • Battery, Felony Battery, and Aggravated Battery (relating to excessive force by police officers)

To provide tips about public corruption, call the office’s hotline at (904) 255-3098 and leave a message following the prompt.