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Convicted felon Markeith Loyd appeals death sentence to US Supreme Court
Read full article: Convicted felon Markeith Loyd appeals death sentence to US Supreme CourtA man sentenced to death for killing an Orlando police officer in 2017 has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that a prosecutor misled jurors during sentencing proceedings.
Markeith Loyd asks Florida Supreme Court to reconsider ruling
Read full article: Markeith Loyd asks Florida Supreme Court to reconsider rulingAttorneys for a man who shot and killed an Orlando police officer in 2017 asked the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday for a rehearing, pointing to music that was played in circuit court before he was sentenced to death.
Florida Supreme Court affirms Markeith Loyd’s death sentence
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court affirms Markeith Loyd’s death sentenceMarkeith Loyd, the Orlando man convicted of killing a police lieutenant in 2017, will remain on death row after the Florida Supreme Court upheld his convictions and death sentence.
Date set for Markeith Loyd’s appeal before Florida Supreme Court
Read full article: Date set for Markeith Loyd’s appeal before Florida Supreme CourtThe Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on May 2 as Markeith Loyd tries to appeal his conviction and death penalty sentence after he was found guilty of murdering an Orlando police officer.
Orlando community honors police Lt. Debra Clayton at inaugural ‘Stop The Violence’ unity walk
Read full article: Orlando community honors police Lt. Debra Clayton at inaugural ‘Stop The Violence’ unity walkFirst responders and the Orlando community came out for the inaugural Stop The Violence and Embrace Inc. Unity Walk through downtown in honor of the organization’s late founder Jack Williams Jr. and Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.
‘Just more excuses:’ Orange County sheriff reacts to note from Markeith Loyd
Read full article: ‘Just more excuses:’ Orange County sheriff reacts to note from Markeith LoydConvicted cop killer Markeith Loyd gave a letter to Orange County Sheriff John Mina claiming he “never wanted to kill” Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.
‘It’s time for Markeith Loyd to suffer:’ Orlando leaders, Lt. Debra Clayton’s family react to cop killer’s death sentence
Read full article: ‘It’s time for Markeith Loyd to suffer:’ Orlando leaders, Lt. Debra Clayton’s family react to cop killer’s death sentenceConvicted killer Markeith Loyd has been sentenced to death and the family of Lt. Debra Clayton and Orlando leaders are sharing their approval of the judge's ruling.
Corrections officers injured in incident with Markeith Loyd, jail says
Read full article: Corrections officers injured in incident with Markeith Loyd, jail saysJust days before Markeith Loyd is set to learn his sentence from a judge in the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, Orange County jail officials say he was involved in an incident with corrections officers.
Markeith Loyd awaits judge’s ruling after competency hearing ahead of scheduled sentencing
Read full article: Markeith Loyd awaits judge’s ruling after competency hearing ahead of scheduled sentencingA competency hearing for Markeith Loyd was held ahead of his final sentence in the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.
Judge in Markeith Loyd case to make decision on death penalty in March
Read full article: Judge in Markeith Loyd case to make decision on death penalty in MarchThe judge presiding over Markeith Loyd’s case will announce the decision in March whether he will face the death penalty or be given life for the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.
Judge denies Markeith Loyd defense motion seeking new mental health expert, delay in hearing
Read full article: Judge denies Markeith Loyd defense motion seeking new mental health expert, delay in hearingA motion filed by defense attorneys for Markeith Loyd asking to delay a hearing for the convicted killer in order to allow a mental health expert to further speak on the case has been denied.
EXPLAINER: The death penalty in Florida
Read full article: EXPLAINER: The death penalty in FloridaMarkeith Loyd on Wednesday became the latest person to be handed a death penalty recommendation by a jury in Florida, stemming from his guilty verdict in the 2017 murder of Orlando police Lieutenant Debra Clayton.
‘Please, give Markeith life:’ Jury deliberations in Markeith Loyd sentencing to continue Wednesday morning
Read full article: ‘Please, give Markeith life:’ Jury deliberations in Markeith Loyd sentencing to continue Wednesday morningClosing arguments were presented Tuesday in the penalty phase of the Markeith Loyd murder trial and now his life is in the hands of the jury.
Prosecution rests its case in Markeith Loyd trial; closing arguments to begin Tuesday
Read full article: Prosecution rests its case in Markeith Loyd trial; closing arguments to begin TuesdayAttorneys in the penalty phase of Markeith Loyd’s second murder trial said the decision on whether or not Loyd will be sentenced to death could be in the jury’s hands as early as Tuesday.
Markeith Loyd’s mother testifies during penalty phase of his murder trial
Read full article: Markeith Loyd’s mother testifies during penalty phase of his murder trialThe penalty phase of Markeith Loyd’s second murder trial resumed Friday as the judge and jury work to determine a punishment for Loyd following his guilty verdict in the 2017 killing of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.
Markeith Loyd’s family, friends take the stand to argue against death penalty
Read full article: Markeith Loyd’s family, friends take the stand to argue against death penaltyThe penalty phase of Markeith Loyd’s second murder trial continued Wednesday, following how prosecutors rested their case Tuesday and Loyd’s defense team moved for judgment of acquittal.
Judge in Markeith Loyd trial will not allow state to question jurors on use of force
Read full article: Judge in Markeith Loyd trial will not allow state to question jurors on use of forceAttorneys in the Markeith Loyd trial were in court Friday discussing how the use of force in Loyd’s arrest will play into the penalty phase of his murder trial, which begins Nov. 29.
Video of Markeith Loyd’s arrest can be shown to jury during penalty phase, judge rules
Read full article: Video of Markeith Loyd’s arrest can be shown to jury during penalty phase, judge rulesA judge outlined what evidence could be presented to the jury in the upcoming penalty phase of Markeith Loyd’s trial, allowing the defense to show a 2-minute video of his violent arrest that resulted in the loss of his left eye.
Court gives jury orders as penalty phase of Markeith Loyd trial delayed
Read full article: Court gives jury orders as penalty phase of Markeith Loyd trial delayedA judge ruled Friday to delay the penalty phase of Markeith Loyd's trial following his conviction Wednesday for the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton,
Lt. Debra Clayton’s fellow officers say her impact in ‘Dueling Dragons’ program continues
Read full article: Lt. Debra Clayton’s fellow officers say her impact in ‘Dueling Dragons’ program continuesJust hours after the a jury found Markeith Loyd guilty of first degree murder, officers who worked alongside Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton came together for a cause she was passionate about.
Central Florida law enforcement, leaders, family react to Markeith Loyd’s guilty verdict
Read full article: Central Florida law enforcement, leaders, family react to Markeith Loyd’s guilty verdictConvicted killer Markeith Loyd was hit with another guilty verdict Wednesday, this time for the death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton in 2017.
Jury finds Markeith Loyd guilty of first-degree murder in shooting death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton
Read full article: Jury finds Markeith Loyd guilty of first-degree murder in shooting death of Orlando police Lt. Debra ClaytonA jury has found Markeith Loyd guilty on five charges, including first-degree murder, in the shooting death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton in 2017.
Jury deliberations in Markeith Loyd murder trial to pick up Wednesday morning
Read full article: Jury deliberations in Markeith Loyd murder trial to pick up Wednesday morningThe jury is now deliberating in the murder trial of Markeith Loyd as closing arguments came to an end Tuesday and requested to rehear several testimonies Wednesday morning.
‘It’s a gun battle:’ Markeith Loyd claims self-defense in fatal shooting of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton
Read full article: ‘It’s a gun battle:’ Markeith Loyd claims self-defense in fatal shooting of Orlando police Lt. Debra ClaytonMarkeith Loyd, the man accused of shooting and killing Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton in 2017, testified Saturday morning, explaining the events leading up to the shooting of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.
Judge denies Loyd’s request to represent himself in Orlando police murder trial
Read full article: Judge denies Loyd’s request to represent himself in Orlando police murder trialThe judge, prosecution and defense questioned hundreds of potential jurors, narrowing the pool to 60 Friday for the trial of Markeith Loyd.
WATCH LIVE: Markeith Loyd court hearing
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Markeith Loyd court hearingThe man accused of gunning down Orlando Police Lieutenant Debra Clayton is asking a judge to delay his trial, which is scheduled to start later this week, due to concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic will limit turnout for the jury pool.
Convicted killer Markeith Loyd requests co-counsel for second murder trial
Read full article: Convicted killer Markeith Loyd requests co-counsel for second murder trialA hearing set for Thursday afternoon in the case against Markeith Loyd is expected to center around his request for co-counsel after a judge granted a motion earlier this month to let him act as his own attorney.
Markeith Loyd’s attorney accused of submitting ‘excessive’ legal bills
Read full article: Markeith Loyd’s attorney accused of submitting ‘excessive’ legal billsThe attorney representing accused murderer Markeith Loyd has not been paid for his work on the case in nearly a year because a state agency objects to the lawyer’s “excessive” legal bills, records obtained by News 6 show.
Trial date set for convicted killer Markeith Loyd in death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton
Read full article: Trial date set for convicted killer Markeith Loyd in death of Orlando police Lt. Debra ClaytonConvicted killer Markeith Loyd is expected in a courtroom for a hearing in the case involving the shooting death of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton.
Hearing scheduled to discuss appointment of counsel in Markeith Loyd’s second murder trial
Read full article: Hearing scheduled to discuss appointment of counsel in Markeith Loyd’s second murder trialA hearing will be held in the second murder trial against convicted killer Markeith Loyd, who is accused of killing Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.
Accused cop killer Markeith Loyd won’t stand trial this year
Read full article: Accused cop killer Markeith Loyd won’t stand trial this yearORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Markeith Loyd won’t stand trial this year in connection with the shooting death of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Judge Leticia Marques told attorneys Tuesday morning during a hearing not to expect a new trial date until next year. It’s unknown at this time when Loyd will stand trial, which was originally scheduled to happen in May before COVID-19 closed down courts. “I can safely tell you gentlemen that you will not be in trial on this case before spring of next year. If convicted of killing Clayton, Loyd could face the death penalty.
Accused cop killer Markeith Loyd says in letter to News 6 he ‘meets violence with violence’
Read full article: Accused cop killer Markeith Loyd says in letter to News 6 he ‘meets violence with violence’“This evil [expletive] system created the Walmart incident with Clayton,” Loyd wrote in his letter to News 6. “I knew I was being set up to be killed,” Loyd wrote. “The defense has an ‘expert’ who will testify about some ‘variance in the frame rate’ of the Walmart video. In his letter, Loyd claims Orlando police “tortured me and took my eye” when he was taken into custody for Clayton’s murder. “If black lives matter, where they at?” Loyd wrote as he concluded his letter to News 6.
Hearing to be held in case against convicted killer Markeith Loyd
Read full article: Hearing to be held in case against convicted killer Markeith LoydORANGE COUNTY, Fla. The case against convicted killer Markeith Loyd will go before a judge Monday in Orange County. Loyd is currently awaiting trial in the slaying of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton. The trial was scheduled to begin in May but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Loyds attorney is expected to hold a conference call with prosecutors and the judge to discuss a motion involving legal fees. Loyd is serving a life sentence for murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, in 2016.
Markeith Loyd files motion to have prosecutor removed
Read full article: Markeith Loyd files motion to have prosecutor removedORLANDO, Fla. Attorneys for convicted killer Markeith Loyd have filed a motion in court asking for the removal of prosecutor Ryan Williams from his second murder trial. Loyd is accused of killing Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton in 2017, while investigators were looking for him in connection with the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon. The motion was filed Monday and cites a conflict of interest between Williams and State Attorney Brad King. Loyd was convicted last year for the murder of Dixon. Loyds trial in the Clayton case was scheduled to begin in May but was postponed.
Markeith Loyd murder trial postponed due to coronavirus
Read full article: Markeith Loyd murder trial postponed due to coronavirusORLANDO, Fla. – Convicted killer Markeith Loyd’s murder trial in the shooting death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a judge order issued Monday. Judge Leticia J. Marques canceled the pre-trial and jury trial, which were scheduled for March 30 and May 1, respectively. “Once the limited trial court proceedings ban has been lifted and court may be rescheduled, an order resetting pre-trial and jury trial will be issued," Marques said. [RELATED: Timeline: How the hunt and capture of Markeith Loyd unfolded | Markeith Loyd found guilty of killing pregnant ex-girlfriend]Loyd was convicted last year of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon. Loyd’s attorneys have said that they plan to argue Loyd was insane when she shot Clayton.
Hearing set for accused cop killer Markeith Loyd
Read full article: Hearing set for accused cop killer Markeith LoydORLANDO, Fla. – Convicted killer Markeith Loyd is expected back in court Tuesday for a hearing ahead of his upcoming second murder trial. Last year, a jury convicted Loyd of murder in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon. Loyd is awaiting trial in the slaying of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton. The state and defense have filed a series of motions over the past few week, including a brand new request from Loyd’s attorneys, who want to depose and Orlando police lieutenant about the treatment Loyd received following his arrest in Clayton’s death. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
Defense says interrogation video shows Orlando police mistreated Markeith Loyd after arrest
Read full article: Defense says interrogation video shows Orlando police mistreated Markeith Loyd after arrestORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Convicted killer Markeith Loyd appeared in court Friday afternoon as a judge ruled on multiple recently filed motions, including one pertaining to a planned insanity defense. Loyd was convicted last year of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, he is awaiting trial for his second murder charge. When state experts examine Loyd, the defense will be able to video record that meeting, but despite protests from Loyd’s attorney Terry Lenamon, the defense will have to provide a copy of that video to the state. Loyd was convicted of first-degree for killing Dixon in October 2019. According to Lenamon, the video shows Loyd moaning in pain and asking for medical attention but instead of helping him, officers mocked and laughed at him.
Markeith Loyd attorneys allowed extra 2 weeks to prepare for Debra Clayton murder trial
Read full article: Markeith Loyd attorneys allowed extra 2 weeks to prepare for Debra Clayton murder trialAttorneys for convicted murderer Markeith Loyd were back in an Orange County courtroom Friday. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.
Markeith Loyd attorneys allowed extra 2 weeks to prepare for Debra Clayton murder trial
Read full article: Markeith Loyd attorneys allowed extra 2 weeks to prepare for Debra Clayton murder trialORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Attorneys for convicted murderer Markeith Loyd were back in an Orange County courtroom Friday. The judge allowed the defense to have an extra two weeks to continue their exploration of witnesses. If found guilty in his next trial, Loyd could face the death penalty. [READ: How the hunt and capture of Markeith Loyd unfolded | ‘He was aiming for my heart’: Victim’s brother testifies in Markeith Loyd murder trial]Loyd’s attorney, Terry Lenamon, said that he could possibly use an insanity defense in the upcoming trial. After the hearing, Lenamon said he should know whether they’ll be pursuing the insanity defense by the next status hearing.
Markeith Loyd’s attorney says notice of insanity defense could be coming
Read full article: Markeith Loyd’s attorney says notice of insanity defense could be comingORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Markeith Loyd appeared in court Wednesday afternoon during a hearing pertaining to deadlines and witnesses that will be presented during his upcoming trial. The hearing began at 1:30 p.m.Loyd’s attorney, Terry Lenamon, said Wednesday that he could possibly use an insanity defense in the upcoming trial. He has until March 2 to file that notice or notify the state of any other possible mental health defense. Loyd’s trial in connection with the death of Orlando police Sgt. If convicted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with Clayton’s death, Loyd could face the death penalty.
Judge keeps death penalty option available in Markeith Loyd cases
Read full article: Judge keeps death penalty option available in Markeith Loyd casesORLANDO, Fla. – A judge on Tuesday declined a motion by Markeith Loyd's defense to remove the death penalty from his murder cases. Loyd faces first-degree murder charges in the deaths of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, and Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, both of whom were shot to death. Loyd’s attorneys had argued that the decision should have been decided by State Attorney Aramis Ayala, who announced after Clayton's death that she would not seek the death penalty against Loyd -- or anyone. [Timeline: How the hunt and capture of Markeith Loyd unfolded]Gov. Ayala later implemented a panel in her office to determine whether the death penalty should be used in murder cases in her jurisdiction.
Executive order on Markeith Loyd murder case expires
Read full article: Executive order on Markeith Loyd murder case expiresREAD: State Attorney Ayala's letter to State Attorney KingGov. "After reviewing several Executive Orders, it is clear that 22 executive assignments to you have expired," she wrote. "The ramifications of expired Executive Orders could question your jurisdiction." News 6 investigated and found out those expired executive orders include the murder case of Markeith Loyd, which expired on March 16. She and her husband called King's office and the governor's office Wednesday afternoon, and they got results within hours.
Sade Dixon's mother says she stands with State Attorney's decision: 'He will die in jail'
Read full article: Sade Dixon's mother says she stands with State Attorney's decision: 'He will die in jail'ORLANDO, Fla. – The mother of homicide victim Sade Dixon spoke out Friday in support of State Attorney Aramis Ayala's decision to not seek the death penalty for her daughter's accused killer or anyone else. Rick Scott expressed outrage for Ayala's decision to not pursue capitol punishment for Markeith Loyd. Jaeger Lane, who now lives in Florida, said she was "extremely proud of Ayala's decision." I offered to have a full conversation with him regarding my decision about death penalty. Law enforcement leaders were quick to condemn Ayala decision, including Orlando police Chief John Mina, whose officer was shot and killed on Jan. 9.
Markeith Loyd could face death penalty, legal experts say
Read full article: Markeith Loyd could face death penalty, legal experts sayClayton was attempting to contact Loyd at the John Young Parkway store because he was wanted on a warrant for the Dec. 13 shooting death of his former pregnant girlfriend. Loyd will likely have a first appearance in Orange County this week where his bail will definitely be denied, News 6 legal expert Steven Kramer said. Loyd will be booked into the Orange County Jail after he is determined healthy enough to leave the hospital. Loyd will be tried at the downtown Orange County Courthouse. Both Orlando and Orange County are in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court.
State attorney won't seek death penalty for any cases
Read full article: State attorney won't seek death penalty for any cases“I will not be seeking the death penalty in the cases handled in my office,” Ayala said. Ayala referred a bill passed Tuesday that will require a unanimous jury recommendation before the death penalty can be imposed. "At the time that I was campaigning, (the) death penalty was in that flux created that brought us to this position," she said. She said that while she has personal beliefs about the death penalty, she put them aside and analyzed whether the evidence supported her decision. Harris did not seek the death penalty for the suspect receiving mass protests from law enforcement and politicians.
Police investigating use of force in Markeith Loyd arrest
Read full article: Police investigating use of force in Markeith Loyd arrestWhen Loyd reaches the law enforcement officers about two minutes later, one of the officers appears to kick Loyd while he's lying flat on his stomach. Mina said Loyd did not comply with the officer's demand to put his hands behind his back and that's why force was used. Graphic content: Watch unedited video of Loyd's first court appearanceAt the time of Loyd's arrest, Mina described Loyd's injuries as minor. He's also charged with first degree murder, unlawful killing of an unborn child, attempted first degree murder, and two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm in connection with Dixon's death. Debra ClaytonWitness describes moments after OPD officer was fatally shotShooter in pregnant woman's death has extensive criminal historyPhotos: Orlando officer slain, Orange County deputy dies, manhunt