Everett Miller was convicted in 2019 for the murders of Sgt. Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter.

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.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A court hearing was held Friday morning to discuss new motions presented by Everett Miller’s attorneys after he was convicted of first-degree murder. The defense presented motions to set aside the jury’s death recommendation, set a new trial and interview the jurors. During the hearing, the judge denied the defense’s 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 defense’s requests to interview jurors, after the court believed there was no evidence that jurors were being bullied during the deliberating process.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A man convicted of fatally shooting two Kissimmee police officers wants the jury’s death sentence recommendation thrown out, according to court records. Everett Miller’s 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. Miller’s sentencing is set for Dec. 20. Miller was convicted of killing Kissimmee Sgt.

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.

The state rested Tuesday during the penalty phase of Everett Miller's trial. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

Penalty phase begins for Everett MillerPublished: November 5, 2019, 2:16 pmA man who killed two Kissimmee police officers is back in court for the penalty phase of his trail.