State Attorney, Ed Brodsky, 12th Judicial Circuit

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two counts of Aggravated Assault, and one count of Stalking. The crimes were investigated by the Sarasota Police Department. The four-day trial was held at the Sarasota County Courthouse from April 21-24, 2026. The Honorable Judge Danielle Brewer presided over the trial.

State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Kevin Maurice Holloway was convicted after a jury trial of First-Degree Premeditated Murder, two counts of Attempted First-Degree Premeditated Murder, Robbery with a Firearm, Shooting into a Dwelling,

Inspiring young minds at the State Attorney’s Office, 12th Judicial Circuit! Our Bring Your Kid to Work Day gave children a unique opportunity to explore the legal system, meet our dedicated staff, and discover how we serve and protect our community every day.

Lewd or Lascivious Molestation by a Person 18 Years of Age or Older Upon a Child Less than 12 Years of Age; 5 Counts of Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance; and 5 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography.

State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Jonathan Edward Elwing was convicted after jury trial of twelve felony offenses related to the sexual abuse of children: Sexual Battery by a Person 18 Years of Age or Older Upon a Child Less than 12 Years Of Age;

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1. Driving Under the Influence - Manslaughter 2. Vehicular Homicide 3. Driving While License Suspended Causing Death 4. Driving Under the Influence (Property Damage and/or Personal Injury)

PRESS RELEASE State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced on Friday, April 17th, that Cesar Navarrete was convicted after a sentencing hearing of four (4) criminal charges:

Today, State Attorney Ed Brodsky had the honor of swearing in two new Assistant State Attorneys, April Espinosa and Riana Doretti. We are thrilled to welcome them to our office and look forward to the positive impact they will have on our community. Congratulations to both!

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Assistant State Attorney Kyle Meyer in the Sarasota County office at 941-861-4400.

This prosecution would not have been successful without the tireless work and effort of FWC Investigator Robert O’Horo, Deputy Robbie Martin of SSO, Dr. Jack Landess, and the civilian witnesses who testified.”

State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Christopher George Pettit was convicted after jury trial of 6 Counts of Cruelty to Animals, 3 Counts of Keeping Venomous reptiles without a permit, 1 count of Unsafe Maintenance of Captive Wild Life, and