Defense Begins Case In Goodman DUI Manslaughter Trial
The defense has begun their case for Wellington polo magnate John Goodman who is charged with DUI manslaughter.
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The defense has begun their case for Wellington polo magnate John Goodman who is charged with DUI manslaughter.
Jurors in the DUI manslaughter trial of Palm Beach County polo mogul John Goodman saw first-hand just how brutal the crash that killed Scott Wilson, 23, actually was.
Ivanna Villanueva, the University of Miami student accused of DUI Manslaughter, asked for permission through her attorney to fulfill community service hours at the Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park. Hours later, after a torrent of outrage was directed at the teen over what was seen an insensitive act, her attorney withdrew the motion and apologized.
Beatoiz Heria sobbed and nearly collapsed with emotion after learning the woman accused of killing her son had finally been charged in court. Heria had been waiting nearly a year and a half for that moment.
Jurors in the DUI manslaughter trial of Palm Beach County polo mogul John Goodman will be leaving the courtroom Thursday to see the two cars involved in the deadly crash that claimed the life of 23-year-old Scott Wilson.
Day two of testimony in the DUI manslaughter trial against Palm Beach County polo mogul John Goodman got underway Wednesday morning.
Former South Beach night club big wig Chris Paciello is in trouble with the law once again.
San Francisco 49er rookie outside linebacker Aldon Smith was arrested Friday night and charged with driving under the influence.
Holiday parties can be a lot of fun, but police are asking that you skip the 'holiday cheer' before you get behind the wheel.
A Deerfield Beach High School Assistant Principal was arrested early Sunday morning for drunk driving.
A Miami-Dade Police officer and his supervisors are under an internal affairs investigation after the officer, Fernando Villa, was discovered passed out and drunk in his patrol car in the middle of an intersection in West Kendall.
The prosecution rested its case Friday afternoon in the case of an ex-Hollywood cop on trial for allegedly fabricating reports in an effort to protect a fellow officer.
The attorney for a former Hollywood police officer accused of doctoring accident reports went on the attack in court Thursday. And the prosecution's star witness gave sometimes vague and confusing testimony.
The jury seated in the trial of a former Hollywood police officer accused of 'fixing' a report to cover for a fellow officer who was involved in an accident got to see first hand at least part of what he is accused of doing.
A man accused of brandishing a gun at another driver during an alleged road rage incident, along with hitting several vehicles, appeared before a judge on Sunday.
Jim Leyritz is a man whose life was defined by two moments – the first was on a baseball diamond when his home run helped his New York Yankees team to the 1996 World Series title. The second moment happened in 2007 when after a night of drinking and driving, Leyritz was involved in an accident that killed a mother of two.
Mitchel Musso, best known for playing Oliver Oken on the "Hannah Montana" show, was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Burbank, Calif., according to multiple sources.
A recently released toxicology report shows the University of Miami student involved in a deadly accident in Coral Gables had nearly triple the legal limit of alcohol in her system.
A South Florida woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a DUI crash that left construction workers dead and one injured.
An off-duty Miami-Dade police officer has found himself on the wrong side of the law after he was arrested on a DUI charge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Attorneys for a 68-year-old grandmother who was struck and killed in a traffic accident last Sunday have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a 19-year-old University of Miami student and her father, saying he is liable for her conduct.
A South Florida man who fled to Belize and was later returned to the U.S. has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a fatal DUI.
A Miami Beach firefighter is in trouble with the law after being slapped with a DUI charge while driving an unmarked city vehicle and causing a crash.
A Miami man accused of driving drunk and killing five people is now a fugitive of the law.
Beginning next Friday, Miami police will join law enforcement agencies across the country in a new campaign which will target drunk drivers.
As the FIFA Club World Cup brings fans to South Florida, the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood is celebrating the global game with an immersive exhibit blending street art, soccer and community.
As thousands of boaters prepare to head out for the Independence Day weekend, South Florida families affected by deadly boating accidents are reminding others that simple safety precautions can save lives.
FEMA announced more than $124 million in new Florida recovery and mitigation funding tied to Hurricanes Helene, Milton and past disasters.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
On Thursday, low water lines were visible throughout the area, a stark contrast to what airboat captains say the landscape looks like during a normal rainy season.
As the FIFA Club World Cup brings fans to South Florida, the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood is celebrating the global game with an immersive exhibit blending street art, soccer and community.
As thousands of boaters prepare to head out for the Independence Day weekend, South Florida families affected by deadly boating accidents are reminding others that simple safety precautions can save lives.
FEMA announced more than $124 million in new Florida recovery and mitigation funding tied to Hurricanes Helene, Milton and past disasters.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.