At Tuesday’s press conference, State Attorney Bill Eddins said the rise in gun violence, particularly among young people, is not isolated to Escambia County and the city of Pensacola. “The crime is…
Tag: Bill Eddins
Breaking news: Eddins won’t seek re-election
State Attorney Bill Eddins called Inweekly to say that he has told his staff that he won’t run for another term. His chief assistant state attorney, Greg Marcille, has told him that…
Eddins and Dream Defender discuss grand jury re: Tymar Crawford case
By C. Scott Satterwhite State Attorney Bill Eddins yesterday issued a press release concerning the July 5 shooting death of Tymar Crawford at the hands of Pensacola police officer Daniel Siemen. On…
M.E. search committee makes recommendation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced that the Medical Examiner’s Search Committee met on Aug. 14 to consider the resume of Dr. Scott Luzi for possible appointment as Chief Medical Examiner for the…
State attorney proposes a compromise on ME transition
State Attorney Bill Eddins is concerned that the resignation of the First District’s medical examiner, Dr. Andrea Minyard, will create turmoil for the criminal justice system and “severely impact public safety” when…
Eddins seeks death penalty in Naomi Jones’ homicide
By Sammi Sontag INWEEKLY State Attorney William Eddins said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon his office will seek the death penalty for 38-year-old Robert Letroy Howard who was arrested earlier this…
State attorney to seek first degree murder indictment against Rice
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that the Office of State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida intends to move forward on the prosecution of Mary Rice for the death…
Long-Wiggins loses Conditional Medical Release request
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that the Florida Commission on Offender Review denied Pamela Long-Wiggins’ request for a Conditional Medical Release. A request was made to the Commission for Long-Wiggins early…
State Attorney finds Underhill committed no violation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that his office has completed its review of a complaint alleging that Escambia County Commissioner Doug Underhill violated the Florida Sunshine Law. Based on thereview, it…
State attorney to take jail explosion investigation to grand jury
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that the Office of the State Attorney has completed its review of the facts and circumstances leading up to and immediately following the explosion at the…
The Sunshine Question
A Pensacola City Council member has raised the question of Sunshine-law violations. The official is claiming that the state’s open-government laws were violated via electronic communications, or e-mails. “The Sunshine Law violation…
Brown Investigation Moved To PC
The investigation into the alledged theft of campaign signs involving State House Dist. 1 candidates Greg Brown Jr. and Doug Broxson has been moved to the State Attorney’s Office in Panama City….
Arts Council of Northwest Florida charged
State Attorney Bill Eddins has announced that his office has determined that criminal charges are appropriate regarding the Arts Council of Northwest Florida. The non-profit is being charged with two counts of…
Steen press conference
By IN reporter Sean Boone Steen Press Conference Aaron Watson, the attorney for the family of Victor Steen, held a press conference today outside the Federal Courthouse to speak about yesterday’s coroner’s…
Thornton to testify against Gonzalez
As I reported yesterday, Frederick Thornton, Jr., age 19, has agreed to testify against Patrick Gonzalez and the others involved in the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings. Wearing a bright fluorescent…
Thornton may enter plea tomorrow (Update)
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that Frederick Lee Thornton, Jr. will appear before Judge Nickolas Geeker Thursday, Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m. He is expected to enter a plea. Thornton is…
Ard video not to be released until inquest
Just got off the phone with State Attorney Bill Eddins. He says that the video from the camera inside Officer Ard’s patrol car will not be released to the media and the…
Billings case: Wednesday, July 15 part 2
MAKING MONEY Wednesday, July 15 Jean Duncan and her boyfriend Glenn Burnett come around 6 p.m. to the ECSO to proved statement to Investigator Tama Barber., who interviews them separately. Duncan tells…
Billings case: Wednesday, July 15
Search for Pamela Long Wiggins Wednesday, July 15 The Sarasota Herald Tribune opens the day with an article on Patrick Gonzalez cyberstalking in his ex-wife and in-laws, “Suspect in slaying of Pensacola…
Billings case: Tuesday, July 14 part 2
MEDIA CIRCUS Tuesday, July 14 At 6 p.m. Sheriff Morgan appears on “CNN Headline Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell.†After teasing the viewers about segments on the death of pop star Michael Jackson…
