Prosecutors drop death sentence of gang leader in bungled case. Pleads to lesser chargeCorey Smith vacated his Death Row convictions, exchanged them for a plea deal, and could be released from prison in a few years.
State makes it official: No death penalty for former gangster and convicted murdererState prosecutors will no longer seek the death penalty for Corey Smith due to the age of the case and issues with witness availability.
State no longer seeking death penalty in trial of convicted gang leader and murdererState prosecutors will not pursue the death penalty for Corey Smith, citing the passage of time and changes in witness availability.Smith's case faced legal delays due to evolving death penalty laws and prosecutor misconduct.
Miami gangster's life could be spared after prosecutor misconduct undermines murder caseProsecutors may waive the death penalty for Corey Smith due to prosecutorial misconduct against him.
State makes it official: No death penalty for former gangster and convicted murdererState prosecutors will no longer seek the death penalty for Corey Smith due to the age of the case and issues with witness availability.
State no longer seeking death penalty in trial of convicted gang leader and murdererState prosecutors will not pursue the death penalty for Corey Smith, citing the passage of time and changes in witness availability.Smith's case faced legal delays due to evolving death penalty laws and prosecutor misconduct.
Miami gangster's life could be spared after prosecutor misconduct undermines murder caseProsecutors may waive the death penalty for Corey Smith due to prosecutorial misconduct against him.