Man who killed 2 Kissimmee police officers looks to avoid death penalty
A man convicted of killing two Kissimmee police officers was in court Monday as his lawyers are expected to ask a judge to not consider the death penalty in his sentencing.
Judge denies Everett Millerโs attorneys motion to dismiss death penalty
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. โ A court hearing was held Friday morning to discuss new motions presented by Everett Millerโs attorneys after he was convicted of first-degree murder. The defense presented motions to set aside the juryโs death recommendation, set a new trial and interview the jurors. During the hearing, the judge denied the defenseโs request to set aside the death recommendation and receive a new trial. "The court is going to deny the record for a death recommendation and the motion for a new trial." The court also denied defenseโs requests to interview jurors, after the court believed there was no evidence that jurors were being bullied during the deliberating process.
Convicted Kissimmee cop killer wants death recommendation thrown out
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. โ A man convicted of fatally shooting two Kissimmee police officers wants the juryโs death sentence recommendation thrown out, according to court records. Everett Millerโs attorneys recently filed a 70-page motion asking that the death recommendation be set aside and that a new trial and sentencing proceeding be held. The documents also seek arrest of judgment and the opportunity to interview jurors. Millerโs sentencing is set for Dec. 20. Miller was convicted of killing Kissimmee Sgt.
Penalty phase continues for man convicted of killing 2 Kissimmee officers
Penalty phase continues for man convicted of killing 2 Kissimmee officersPublished: November 6, 2019, 12:43 pmJurors will soon recommend if Everett Miller should face life in prison or the death penalty.