Coverage dated August 17, 2022

Lawyer's group text causes 2nd Florida murder case mistrial

Headline from WNYT Albany

Look closely at who's included in your group chats. A prosecutor in Florida complained in a group text about a judge's ruling in a murder case. The judge then declared a mistrial because as a former prosecutor, he was among those who received the message.

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  1. WNYT Albany

    Lawyer's group text causes 2nd Florida murder case mistrial (opens WNYT Albany)

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    Look closely at who's included in your group chats. A prosecutor in Florida complained in a group text about a judge's ruling in a murder case. The judge then declared a mistrial because as a former prosecutor, he was among those who received the message.

  2. NBC 6 South Florida

    Lawyer's Group Text Causes 2nd Broward Murder Case Mistrial (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Look closely at who’s included in your group chats. A prosecutor in Florida complained in a group text about a judge’s ruling in a murder case. The judge then declared a mistrial because as a former prosecutor, he was among those who received the message.

  3. Fox News

    Florida Judge declares second mistrial due to lawyer's group text (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A prosecutor from a Florida homicide case spoke about a ruling in a group text which included the judge. This led to the judge having to declare a mistrial.

  4. CBS News

    Prosecutor's complaint in group text causes 2nd Fort Lauderdale murder case mistrial (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The defense wants the case dismissed altogether

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