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Bent Sentencing On Hold After Juror Makes Explosive Racial Claims
A juror in the Matthew Bent trial who voted to convict him of the burning of Michael Brewer took the stand Friday and told the judge she was pressured by racial threats into voting to convict.
Matthew Bent’s Lawyer Asks For New Trial Based On Juror Misconduct
With a guilty verdict, Michael Brewer’s family thought they had final closure in the attempted murder of their son. Matthew Bent was convicted of dousing Brewer with alcohol and setting him on fire two-and-a-half years ago. But now a juror is claiming she was forced to change her verdict.
Jury Convicts Matthew Bent Of Aggravated Battery
Seventeen-year-old Matthew Bent has been found guilty of aggravated battery, which was a lesser included offense, for his role in the burning of Michael Brewer in 2009.
Jury Calls It A Day In Teen Burning Trial
Jury deliberations will continue Tuesday in the trial of 17-year-old Matthew Bent, who is accused of orchestrating the fiery attack on Michael Brewer in 2009.
Broken A/C Delays Teen Burning Trial
The heat was definitely on in the Broward County Courthouse Friday afternoon and it caused a delay in the attempted murder trial of Matthew Bent.
Michael Brewer: I Felt Like I Was Going To Die
It’s been more than three years since Michael Brewer was set ablaze at the Lime Tree Apartments. Thursday, Brewer took the stand for the first time and told his story about what he could remember from that day.
Jurors Stay Late Wednesday To Hear Testimony In Matthew Bent Trial
In an extraordinary move, the jury in the Matthew Bent trial has agreed to work late into Wednesday night.
Opening Statements Begin In Deerfield Teen Burning Trial
Opening statements are underway in the high profile burning case of South Florida teenager Michael Brewer.
Michael Brewer Burning Trial To Begin Tuesday
A jury has been selected in the high profile burning case of South Florida teenager Michael Brewer and opening statements will begin Tuesday morning.
Preliminary Jury Selection Underway In Brewer Burning Case
The long process of finding impartial jurors in the Michael Brewer case is underway. Matthew Bent was one of three teens who were charged with setting Brewer on fire nearly three years.
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