Nelson Nunez
Coverage of Nelson Nunez in the Nexus archive.
- Teen accused in Overtown child gang rape case will stay locked up ahead of trial
A 15-year-old accused of helping restrain a 12-year-old girl during a gang rape at a Miami community garden in June 2025 will remain detained ahead of trial. The judge ruled against releasing Xavier Tyson, citing his alleged role in holding the victim down while another teen raped her, despite defense arguments and testimonies about his character.
- Judge denies bond for teen accused in gang rape of 12-year-old girl in Overtown
A 15-year-old accused of gang raping a 12-year-old girl in Overtown was denied bond. Xavier Tyson faces three felony charges, including sexual battery and false imprisonment, and is held at Metrowest Detention Center with a co-defendant. Detectives say the suspects pinned the victim down, filled her mouth with rocks, and assaulted her in June 2025.
- Boy, 15, facing adult charges in Overtown child gang rape case jailed in Miami-Dade
A 15-year-old boy, Xavier Tyson, was jailed in Miami-Dade for adult charges related to the alleged gang rape of a 12-year-old girl in Overtown. Two other suspects, Nelson Nunez (14) and Jusiah Jones, are also involved, with Nunez in custody and Jones on house arrest. The attack occurred at a community garden near Frederick Douglass Elementary School on June 18, 2025.
- Boy, 14, charged in rape of girl, 12, in Miami booked into jail, records show
A 14-year-old boy, Xavier Tyson, was booked into jail after being charged in the rape of a 12-year-old girl at a Miami community garden. Two other boys, aged 13 and 12, were also charged in the case. The incident occurred at the Green Haven Project garden, where the victim was allegedly held down and prevented from screaming during the assault.