T. Kent Wetherell II
Coverage of T. Kent Wetherell II in the Nexus archive.
- Uthmeier announces felony charges against a Canadian citizen who voted in Florida elections
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced felony charges against Giorgio Dominique Mucelli, a Canadian citizen and lawful permanent resident, for voting illegally in Florida seven times. The charges stem from Mucelli's false claim of U.S. citizenship during voter registration in 2004, verified through the DHS's SAVE database. A federal judge recently blocked the SAVE system's use nationwide, prompting Florida and other states to sue for its reinstatement.
- Man who tore out eyes in jail demands revival of civil rights suit
A detainee in Florida’s Bay County Jail removed his own eyeballs after allegedly being ignored during a psychotic crisis, leading to a lawsuit claiming officials were deliberately indifferent to his mental health needs. The 11th Circuit is reviewing whether the case can proceed, with the defendant’s attorney arguing jail counselors failed to provide necessary care.