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State of Florida v. Jacob Pearson
Date: 11-05-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Florida
Plaintiff's Attorney: Hillsborough County, Florida, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Tampa, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with attempted murder and murder.
Jacob Pearson, 35, went to Citibank’s Florida campus in Olando threatened to shoot up the financial institution over a measly $2,500 debt collection just hours before he killed one woman and sent thousands fleeing.
The rifle he possessed jammed after three shots and then he raced back to his car to retrieve a handgun that he used to kill Leanne Selman.
Jacob Pearson, 35, went to Citibank’s Florida campus in Olando threatened to shoot up the financial institution over a measly $2,500 debt collection just hours before he killed one woman and sent thousands fleeing.
The rifle he possessed jammed after three shots and then he raced back to his car to retrieve a handgun that he used to kill Leanne Selman.
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Florida v. Jacob Pearson?
The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilty.
Which court heard State of Florida v. Jacob Pearson?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Florida v. Jacob Pearson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Hillsborough County, Florida, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Florida v. Jacob Pearson decided?
This case was decided on November 5, 2026.