Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping began in 1851.
A Miami-Dade judge ruled Monday that prosecutors can use prior testimony from a key witness in the Bryan Pata murder case, despite the recent discovery that the man — once believed to be dead — is still alive.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office says it never told ESPN that a key witness in the Bryan Patta murder trial was dead, clarifying a misunderstanding reported by the sports publication.
A huge twist has emerged in the murder case of former Miami Hurricanes football player Bryan Pata — just weeks before the trial is set to begin.
Rashaun Jones, who is awaiting trial for Bryan Pata’s 2006 murder, was back in Miami-Dade County court on Tuesday as his defense and the prosecution argued about witness testimony.
Rashaun Jones, a former Miami Hurricanes player who is awaiting trial for the murder of Bryan Pata more than 18 years ago, appeared in court on Monday in Miami-Dade County.