Man Accused Of Beheading Woman Pleads No Contest
What was suppose to a day of opening statements Wednesday in the case of one of two men accused of killing and beheading a woman in 2007, quickly took a turn as the defendant pleaded no contest.
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What was suppose to a day of opening statements Wednesday in the case of one of two men accused of killing and beheading a woman in 2007, quickly took a turn as the defendant pleaded no contest.
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.
The attorney for the adoptive father of murdered 10-year Nubia Barahona filed a motion in court Tuesday asking the judge to have separate trials for Jorge and Carmen Barahona.
It took less than nine hours for a jury to convict Dr. Conrad Murray of involuntary manslaughter in the death of singer Michael Jackson.
A 2008 jailhouse video has been released by a Florida judge depicting them moment Casey Anthony learned the remains of her two year old missing daughter Caylee had been found.
Andy Rodriguez, the former Coral Gables High School student, who was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of classmate Juan Carlos Rivera is scheduled to be sentenced in November.
The former caretaker for Rilya Wilson, the 4-year-old foster child whose disappearance led to a scandal and shake up at Florida's welfare agency, is expected to face a jury next month.
It's been nearly four years since a Miami Carol City Senior High School teacher was shot outside the school in an attempted armed robbery.
The Hollywood man accused of killing his mother made an appearance in Broward's criminal courthouse Friday as his attorney asked a judge for a speedy trial.
Cuba's "Supreme People's Court" has rejected a plea by a Maryland man to have his sentence reduced or eliminated, after he was convicted of violating Cuban law by bringing satellite and communication equipment into the country illegally.
A Miami-Dade homicide detective took the stand Wednesday in the Coral Gables High School stabbing murder trial.
For the first time since the trial of a Coral Gables High student got underway, jurors heard from the student accused in the death of a classmate Tuesday afternoon.
It has been nearly two years since a Coral Gables High School student was arrested and accused of stabbing another student to death in the crowded high school's courtyard.
When Anthony was acquitted of murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, hundreds of thousands of people captivated by the case -- and certain of her guilt -- poured their rage into postings on Facebook and the micro-blogging site Twitter.
He was a high school dropout, a former bikini salesman and a deadbeat dad who barely made it into the Florida bar. But now he's one of the most talked about attorneys known for pulling off what some are calling one of the most stunning court victories in history.
During this Independence Day the beach and the BBQ are on the back burner for some South Floridians. Instead, many are "glued" to their television watching the Casey Anthony trail.
A jury heard closing arguments on a three-year-old rape case Wednesday afternoon following a day and a half long trial against a 29-year-old alleged serial rapist.
A rape victim sat in a courtroom Tuesday afternoon and recounted the terrifying acts that had occurred to her more than three years ago.
The Casey Anthony trial is on hold until next week after the judge said a "legal matter" had come up.
Defense attorneys for a Florida mother charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter showed jurors several photos on Friday that they hope bolster their argument that the toddler drowned and wasn't murdered.
A court-appointed curator has recommended a site in Miami for the temporary crypt of former Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez.
A renowned forensic expert said the autopsy done on 2-year-old Caylee Anthony was "shoddy." the expert said it was a failure that Caylee's head was not opened during the official autopsy.
A forensic entomologist testifying in the trial of a Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter says he found insects related to decomposition in the trunk of Casey Anthony's car.
An FBI forensic expert says a hair removed from the trunk of Casey Anthony's car is consistent with hair from a dead body.
From the Hard Rock to the Miami-Dade Fair, Parton left a lasting mark on the region, locals say.
Boston has won 14 of its last 20 games and taken 3 straight series heading into Wednesday's finale.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
A 4th suspect remains at large as Miami-Dade detectives continue investigating the Honda airbag theft ring, deputies say.
From the Hard Rock to the Miami-Dade Fair, Parton left a lasting mark on the region, locals say.
Boston has won 14 of its last 20 games and taken 3 straight series heading into Wednesday's finale.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
From the Hard Rock to the Miami-Dade Fair, Parton left a lasting mark on the region, locals say.
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
A 4th suspect remains at large as Miami-Dade detectives continue investigating the Honda airbag theft ring, deputies say.
School districts in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are evaluating dozens of campuses for potential closure next academic year as both districts grapple with significant declines in student enrollment.
The MDSO said the suspect, identified as Raimiero Rios, 40, of Homestead, voluntarily turned himself in to police on Monday night.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds made the announcement at an event in Miami on Tuesday.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.