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Jury Selection Set to Begin for Jacksonville Woman Accused in Murder of Rapper Julio Foolio Amid Gang-Related Violence

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TAMPA, Fla. — Jury selection is set to commence Monday in the murder trial of a Jacksonville woman accused in the shooting death of Charles Jones, a rapper known as “Julio Foolio.” Alicia Andrews, 21, faces charges along with four others, marking her as the first of the group to stand trial. Jones, 26, was fatally shot on June 23, 2024, during an ambush while celebrating his birthday in Tampa. Prosecutors allege that Andrews, along with Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Davion Murphy, and Rashad Murphy, traveled to Tampa from Jacksonville on June 22, 2024, with … Read more

Jacksonville Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Domestic Violence Attack Following Dramatic Courtroom Armed Assault Case

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Jacksonville, N.C. — A man will serve a minimum of 19 years in prison after being convicted in the attempted murder of his estranged wife. George Reynold Evans, 63, was found guilty of multiple charges, including domestic violence protective-order violations and assault with a deadly weapon. Evans faced a jury on several charges, including assault by pointing a firearm and being a felon in possession of a gun. Although he was acquitted of first-degree attempted murder, the jury’s decision reflected serious concerns regarding his violent conduct. The sentencing was notably affected by Evans’ admission that … Read more

$10.3 Million Verdict Delivered in Fatal Jacksonville DUI Case: Parents of 21-Year-Old Victim Seek Justice

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Jacksonville, Florida — A civil jury awarded $10.3 million in compensatory damages Wednesday to the parents of a 21-year-old woman who died in a head-on collision earlier this year. The proceedings followed the fatal crash involving Ramon Cerda, who had been drinking before the incident. The jury granted $5 million each to Monique and John Behr for the loss of their daughter Nell Behr, who was killed in January 2023. Cerda has admitted fault in the incident and pled guilty to DUI manslaughter, resulting in a 12-year prison sentence. Though the bar where Cerda drank, … Read more

Jury Awards $10.3 Million to Family of Jacksonville Woman Killed by Drunk Driver

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A jury in Duval County awarded $10.3 million in damages to the parents of a 21-year-old woman who was killed in a vehicular crash involving a drunk driver. The incident occurred on January 14, 2023, when Nell Marie Behr lost her life in a collision that has since drawn significant attention due to its tragic implications. Nell had recently graduated from Florida State College at Jacksonville, just days before the fatal crash. She was struck by Ramon Cerda, who was reportedly driving under the influence after leaving a bar in Jacksonville. The … Read more