Teen accused in rape of 12-year-old Miami girl having trouble finding attorney
The next court date is set for April 10.
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The next court date is set for April 10.
The judge granted bond to one suspect while another remains held without bond; police are seeking a third teen in the 2025 Miami assault case.
The testimony happened as attorneys for 13-year-old Nelson Nuñez and 12-year-old Jusiah Jones requested that the youngsters be released on bond.
Investigators say the case began with a cyber tip and revealed disturbing evidence of crimes committed during school hours.
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office have arrested a 24-year-old man on multiple sex crime charges involving students at a Deerfield Beach private school, according to investigators.
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an underage sex sting.
Former State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book, who was a sexual-abuse victim, helped lead efforts to get the driver's license designation requirement.
Craig Rogers' arrest Tuesday at an extended-stay motel has left neighbors and educators grappling with disbelief.
Investigators identified the teacher as 60-year-old Craig Rogers.
Porn website owner Michael Pratt was the mastermind behind the GirlsDoPorn sex trafficking ring that landed him on the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" list.
Isabel Estrin, 24, and Alvaro Jaramillo, 26, were taken into custody Feb. 3 and face multiple felony charges.
The arrest of Dequan Andre Sierra, 29, followed a 911 call from the girl's father, who discovered the pair just a block from their Hollywood home.
Juan Jose Romero, 39, is being held without bond at the Broward County Jail.
The investigation began on Halloween when multiple students alerted their principal about the relationship.
Prosecutors said a search of a NYC apartment yielded photos and videos allegedly documenting criminal behavior.
The investigation began when the out-of-state agency told Miramar Police of his alleged activities on an online "age-gap" forum.
Sex trafficking suspect Oren Alexander accidentally flown to New York, delaying court appearance
His brother Oren Alexander, who faces similar charges, had his federal bond hearing postponed until next week.
His twin brother Oren Alexander had his pre-trial release hearing postponed until next week.
Attorney, family members say he will follow conditions when out of jail.
Teri Hornstein reports Oren and Alon Alexander, along with their older brother, are charged with federal sex crimes.
Teri Hornstein reports Alon and Oren Alexander, who along with their brother are accused of sex crimes, are seeking to be released on bond. Their attorneys have filed paperwork to move Monday's hearing to Friday.
The case against the Alexander brothers stands out from most sex trafficking cases, according to experts.
Steve Maugeri reports Ohad Fisherman is still in jail as his lawyer sorts out some last-minute details of his bond agreement.
Ohad Fisherman remains in jail. There is a status hearing for him on Friday morning in Miami-Dade court.
Authorities say a Miami Southridge Senior High School teacher is facing five charges, including battery and offenses against students, as the district moves to terminate his employment.
The demolition is part of a plan to build two new towers that will include both hotel rooms and residences.
The incident took place at the Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, a 19th-century fortress and tourist spot in the northern town of Milot.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Authorities say a Miami Southridge Senior High School teacher is facing five charges, including battery and offenses against students, as the district moves to terminate his employment.
The demolition is part of a plan to build two new towers that will include both hotel rooms and residences.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
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.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said it did not have enough information to decide how much of the project can be suspended without jeopardizing the safety of the president.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
Former state Sen. Lauren Book launched her 11th annual statewide walk, encouraging survivors to share their stories amid renewed attention on the Epstein case.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski is pressing county commissioners to approve a long-delayed mental health center, warning lives are at stake as the building sits empty.
Emily Gregory describes the days following her upset victory in Tuesday's special election as "a little overwhelming, surreal, but exciting."
The Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery, located at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, would be a first-of-its-kind facility that could make a difference in the lives of countless people.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Rapper Offset is recovering after a shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where Lil Tjay was among two people detained and later charged.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.