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Miami Gang Leader Resentencing and Judicial Controversy

A Miami gang leader's death sentence is overturned, and a judge's text messages reveal attempts to influence the case's outcome.

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John Does GangMiami-Dade State Attorney's OfficeEleventh Judicial Circuit CourtThird District Court Of AppealFlorida Supreme Court

Corey SmithJudge Bronwyn MillerKatherine Fernandez RundleAndrea Ricker WolfsonMichael Von Zamft

What are the potential consequences of the revealed text messages?: The revealed text messages have led to calls for Miller's removal from her judicial position, with Smith's defense attorneys arguing that her actions demonstrate a lack of fitness to serve.
What larger issues does this case highlight regarding the judicial system?: The case highlights potential conflicts of interest and ethical breaches within the Miami-Dade legal system, raising questions about the fairness and integrity of Smith's original trial and subsequent resentencing.
What actions did Judge Bronwyn Miller take that are now causing controversy?: Judge Bronwyn Miller, who previously prosecuted Smith, sent numerous text messages to the Miami-Dade State Attorney pressuring her to remove the current judge, Andrea Ricker Wolfson, from the case.
What specific criticisms did Judge Miller make about the handling of Smith's case?: Miller's texts also criticized the State Attorney's handling of Smith's case, questioning the involvement of specific prosecutors and expressing concerns about potential witness tampering.
What was the initial sentence given to Corey Smith and why is it being reconsidered?: Corey Smith, leader of the John Does gang, was initially sentenced to death in 2005 for four murders. However, due to non-unanimous jury sentencing and recent court decisions, the State Attorney's Office will seek a lesser sentence for Smith.

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