Broward

Rapper YNW Melly Files Lawsuit for Immediate Release, Cites Severe Mistreatment in Broward Jail

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Rapper YNW Melly has filed a lawsuit demanding his release from prison on the grounds of cruel treatment and breaches of constitutional rights, according to legal documents submitted over the weekend by his attorney, Michael Pizzi Jr. YNW Melly, legally known as Jamell Demons, has been incarcerated since his arrest involving a 2018 double homicide case of two of his longtime friends. In the documents, Demons’ legal team argues he is held under unlawful conditions that infringe several amendments of the U.S. Constitution, including the First, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth. … Read more

Rapper YNW Melly Files Lawsuit Against Broward Sheriff’s Office, Demands Release Over Alleged Rights Violations

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Fort Lauderdale, FL — Rapper YNW Melly has initiated a federal lawsuit against the Broward Sheriff’s Office, seeking immediate release from jail on grounds that his confinement conditions violate constitutional rights. Detained since 2019, Melly, legally known as Jamell Demons, is accused in the shooting deaths of two friends from his childhood, both members of the YNW music collective. Filed in a Miami federal court by attorney Michael Pizzi, the 12-page legal complaint articulates that Melly has endured total isolation for an extended period, devoid of external communication and repeatedly denied the ability to meet … Read more

Former Broward School District Attorney Sentenced for Leaking Grand Jury Secrets on Parkland Shooting Case

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A former attorney for the Broward County Public Schools, implicated in the controversial leak of confidential grand jury details related to the 2018 Parkland school shooting, entered a no contest plea to a lesser charge Thursday. Barbara Myrick, the school district’s ex-general counsel, was originally charged with a felony for unlawfully disclosing information from the grand jury but faced a reduced misdemeanor charge of attempted unlawful disclosure of grand jury proceedings. Following her no contest plea, Myrick received a sentence of one year of probation, which a judge declared could end … Read more

From Tough Beginnings to Judicial Aspirations: Tamar Hamilton Sets Sights on Broward County Bench

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Kingston, Jamaica – Tamar Hamilton, a Jamaican attorney with a compelling narrative, is eyeing a position as a judge in the upcoming Broward County elections in Florida, scheduled for August 10-20, 2024. Her candidacy is driven by a steadfast dedication to service and an advocacy for justice and equity, which she feels are currently lacking in the judicial system. Hamilton’s legal journey and her community involvement have significantly shaped her decision to pursue a judicial role. She aims to ensure that the courts deliver fair and equitable treatment to all parties involved. “I recognize a … Read more