A 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.

The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request for a rehearing by a man who shot and killed an Orlando police officer in 2017.

Attorneys 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.

Markeith 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.

The Florida Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the case of convicted cop killer Markeith Loyd.

The 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.

First 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.

Convicted cop killer Markeith Loyd filed to appeal his death sentence last Saturday for the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton in 2017.

New details reveal what led up to a fight involving Markeith Loyd in the Orange County jail with corrections officers.

If you like warmth, this will be the best weekend of 2022 thus far. Highs under mostly sunny skies Saturday top out in the mid 80s once again.

One day after Markeith Loyd was sentenced to death, the lead prosecutor on the case announced he is stepping down as a prosecutor and headed into private practice.

Convicted cop killer Markeith Loyd gave a letter to Orange County Sheriff John Mina claiming he “never wanted to kill” Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.

Convicted 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.

The Florida Division of Elections website shows Ayala filed to run for the position Wednesday.

Convicted cop killer Markeith Loyd was sentenced to death by a judge for the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton in 2017.

Just 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.

A jury unanimously recommended the death sentence for Loyd following his conviction for Clayton’s murder in 2017.

A competency hearing for Markeith Loyd was held ahead of his final sentence in the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.

Fallen Orlando police Officer Kevin Valencia received a new honor Tuesday.

As a Spencer hearing for Markeith Loyd resumed Monday morning, he left the courtroom abruptly while struggling with deputies.

The 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.

A 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.

A dog-friendly beach is coming to Brevard County after the Town Council of Indialantic passed an ordinance Wednesday night.

A dog-friendly beach is coming to Brevard County after the Town Council of Indialantic passed an ordinance Wednesday night.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is already looking ahead to the new year with a jam packed entertainment lineup.

Markeith 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.

Three people were injured in a head-on crash in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A jury recommends the death penalty for Markeith Loyd in the murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.

Closing 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.

Attorneys 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.

The 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.

The penalty phase of Markeith Loyd’s murder trial for the 2017 killing of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton continues.

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The 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.

The penalty phase continues in the second Markeith Loyd murder trial.

The jury for Markeith Loyd's murder trial will return to the courtroom to begin the process of deciding his fate.

Attorneys 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.

A motion to remove the judge presiding over Markeith Loyd's case has been denied.

Prosecutors in Markeith Loyd’s trial filed a motion Wednesday to disqualify the judge presiding over the case.

A 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.

Attorneys in the Markeith Loyd trial are due back in court.

A 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,

Just 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.

A 28-year-old man was shot in Orange County Wednesday night, deputies said.

A person died in a Sumter County crash involving a tractor trailer Wednesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Two 17-year-olds died in a head-on Osceola County crash Wednesday evening, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The record number of manatee deaths has started impacting businesses that rely on manatee sightings.

Convicted killer Markeith Loyd was hit with another guilty verdict Wednesday, this time for the death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton in 2017.

A 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.

The 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.

Testimony resumed in the murder trial for accused cop killer Markeith Loyd. The jury will be handed the case Tuesday.

Markeith 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.

The defense begins its case in the Markeith Loyd murder trial.

The state rested its case Thursday in the Markeith Loyd murder trial.

Markeith Loyd stands trial for murder in the death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.

Testimony began in convicted killer Markeith Loyd’s second murder trial Tuesday morning.

Markeith Loyd’s second murder trial entered the next phase on Monday.

The judge, prosecution and defense questioned hundreds of potential jurors, narrowing the pool to 60 Friday for the trial of Markeith Loyd.

After years of delays, the start of jury selection took place for Markeith Loyd’s second murder trial on Friday.

The 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.

Loyd won't be representing himself after all in his next murder trial set to begin in October.

A 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.

Convicted killer Markeith Loyd will now act as his own attorney in his upcoming trial for the death of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton.

The attorney representing accused murderer Markeith Loyd has been suspended from receiving taxpayer money to represent indigent clients after a state agency accused the lawyer of submitting “excessive and concerning” legal bills, News 6 has learned.

The 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.

Convicted killer Markeith Loyd is expected in a courtroom for a hearing in the case involving the shooting death of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton.

A hearing will be held in the second murder trial against convicted killer Markeith Loyd, who is accused of killing Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.

ORANGE 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.

ORLANDO, Fla. A letter Markeith Loyd recently wrote to News 6 could be used as evidence during his upcoming trial for the murder of an Orlando police officer, newly filed court records indicate. News 6 did not provide Loyds letter to the state attorneys office, but a downloadable copy of his correspondence was posted on ClickOrlando.com at the time of the storys publication. [WARNING: The letter below contains graphic language]The court filing does not indicate how prosecutors might use the letter if it is formally admitted as evidence during Loyds trial. If convicted of murdering the police officer, Loyd could potentially face the death penalty. Loyds trial for Claytons murder was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and has not been re-scheduled.

“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.

ORANGE 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.

ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando Police Department internal review found that four officers acted “reasonably” when they delivered blow after blow while arresting accused cop killer Markeith Loyd on Jan. 17, 2017. All four officers who kicked, punched or otherwise struck Loyd expressed similar fear, saying they knew Loyd was accused of killing Orlando Police Sgt. [RELATED: Accused murderer Markeith Loyd says he was framed in courtroom outburst | Documents show Loyd was ‘calm’ after fatal gun battle with OPD officer]Loyd was not interviewed as part of the investigation. [READ: Sade Dixon accused Markeith Loyd of abuse before her death, family says | Fallen Orlando police Master Sgt. [RELATED: How the hunt and capture of Markeith Loyd unfolded | Markeith Loyd walks out of Walmart; seconds later, gun battle erupts, video shows]All four officers interviewed stood by their actions.

ORLANDO, 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

ORANGE 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.

Attorneys 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.

ORANGE 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.

ORANGE 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

READ: 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.

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.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Accused police killer Markeith Loyd said Monday during a hearing that he is ready for a state-appointed lawyer, specifically a Miami-based lawyer known for keeping his clients off Florida’s Death Row. Loyd told Orange County Chief Judge Fredrick J. Lauten that he was willing to take on counsel, but only Miami lawyer Terry Lenamon. Lenamon, a managing partner at a small criminal defense firm, is one of Florida’s highest-paid capital litigation lawyers, earning $5 million since 2000 on capital cases, the Miami Herald reported. Rick Scott appointed King as special prosecutor on the Loyd case after the governor removed Orange-Osceola County State Attorney Aramis Ayala. The Miami lawyer also founded the Florida Capital Resource Center, dedicated to providing resources for lawyers defending death-penalty cases.

Chief Judge Frederick J. Lauten scheduled a hearing for April 12 to determine if he will allow Terence Lenamon to represent Loyd. After being brought on early in Anthony's case, he left when the state announced that it would not seek the death penalty. [RELATED: Who is the Miami lawyer Markeith Loyd wants as his defense?] Rick Scott removed Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala, who said she would not pursue the death penalty against Loyd or in any case. King has not officially said if he will seek the death penalty against Loyd.

Clayton 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.

“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.

When 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

ORLANDO, Fla. – With the search for Markeith Loyd on its fourth day, Orlando police Chief John Mina urged the murder suspect to "be a man" and turn himself in during a news conference Thursday afternoon. Officials said that during their investigation they found the shirt and pants Loyd had been wearing during the fatal shooting of Orlando police Master Sgt. During that shooting, Mina said Loyd had likely been wearing a bulletproof vest, which is why he was uninjured despite the fact that Clayton shot him. While he stressed the importance of community involvement, he added that civilians shouldn't take matters into their own hands or try to catch the murder suspect themselves. “Be a man and turn yourself in,” Mina said to Loyd.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A trial date has been set for the first murder trial of Markeith Loyd, who is charged with murder in two slayings. During a status hearing Wednesday, Chief Judge Frederick Lauten said Loyd's trial will begin May 6. https://t.co/jhRmFRo3a6 pic.twitter.com/B7NXYPkRZH — Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) October 3, 2018Judge grants defense’s motion to subpoena Sade Dixon’s Facebook records. — Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) October 3, 2018The defense is also asking for transcripts of certain witnesses from the Grand Jury proceedings, which are sealed. — Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) October 3, 2018Watch News 6 and stay with ClickOrlando.com for updates.