No death penalty in killing of Hillsborough deputy
Tampa prosecutors will not seek capital punishment for Travis Garrett, who is accused of killing Cpl. Brian LaVigne.
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A flag folding ceremony is held during funeral services for Cpl. Brian LaVigne of the Hillsborough County Sheriff s Office at Idlewild Baptist Church Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 in Lutz. [ MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times ]
Published Apr. 29
TAMPA â Travis Zachary Garrett, the man accused of ramming a car into a Hillsborough County sheriffâs patrol cruiser, killing Cpl. Brian LaVigne, will not face the death penalty.
Garrett will instead face a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if he is found guilty of first-degree murder.
Jacksonville sheriff praises DeSantis’ support for law enforcement after controversial bill signed
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams voiced his support for new legislation signed Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis that aims to crack down on those who participate in protests that turn violent.
Williams declined an interview request from News4Jax to talk about the potential impact of the so-called “anti-riot” bill but he did issue a statement.
“I am very pleased that our Governor has demonstrated yet again his support for law enforcement in signing House Bill 1 – the Anti-Riot Bill,” Williams said in a statement Monday about the Republican-backed bill. “Jacksonville, along with the rest of the state is ready to work together to build stronger bridges of trust and cooperation while maintaining public safety. Public Safety is paramount for everyone in Florida – our families, our neighbors and our businesses.”
Black Lives Matter protesters gather in Weston in June, 2020.
The court ruling marks the first major test of the new Marsy’s Law protections for crime victims even when the victims are police officers.
A state appeals court in Tallahassee this week ruled for the first time that the names of two police officers involved in two separate deadly shootings should not have their names released to the public.
That’s because under Marsy’s Law, which voters passed as a ballot amendment in 2018, the officers are considered victims of crime since they both say they were threatened with deadly force before the shootings.
Black Lives Matter protesters gather in Weston in June, 2020.
The court ruling marks the first major test of the new Marsy’s Law protections for crime victims even when the victims are police officers.
A state appeals court in Tallahassee this week ruled for the first time that the names of two police officers involved in two separate deadly shootings should not have their names released to the public.
That’s because under Marsy’s Law, which voters passed as a ballot amendment in 2018, the officers are considered victims of crime since they both say they were threatened with deadly force before the shootings.
Bayshore driver to be sentenced Thursday in crash that killed mom, girl
Cameron Herrin faces sentencing Thursday in the 2018 deaths of Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt and her daughter, Lillia.
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A vehicle passes a roadside memorial for Jessica Raubenolt, 24, and her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Tampa. Cameron Herrin, the driver of a Ford Mustang that struck and killed the pair, faces sentencing Thursday in a Tampa court. CHRIS URSO | Times
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TAMPA â What happened on Bayshore Boulevard one day in May 2018 was horrible. About that, there is no dispute.
It is also undisputed that Cameron Herrin â the young driver who slammed into and killed Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt and her 1-year-old daughter, Lillia, as they crossed the iconic Tampa roadway â must endure consequences.