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State of Florida v. Nelson Nunez and Jusiah Jones

Date: 03-20-2026

Case Number: F26003992C

Judge: Richard Hersch

Court: Circuit Court, Miami-Dade County, Florida

Plaintiff's Attorney: Miami-Dade County, Florida District Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney: Parawaresch Bijan for Nunez

Jean-Michel D'Escoubet for Jones

Description:
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with rape.

Nelson Nunez, 13, and Jusiah Jones, 12, accused of raping a 12-year-old girl.

Nunez, Jones and Xavier Tyson, 15, were charged with sexual battery, kidnapping and false imprisonment.

Nunez, Jones and Xavier Tyson, 15, were charged with sexual battery, kidnapping and false imprisonment.

The Defendant were certified as adults.
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Florida v. Nelson Nunez and Jusiah Jones?

The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.

Which court heard State of Florida v. Nelson Nunez and Jusiah Jones?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Miami-Dade County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Richard Hersch.

Who were the attorneys in State of Florida v. Nelson Nunez and Jusiah Jones?

Plaintiff's attorney: Miami-Dade County, Florida District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Parawaresch Bijan for Nunez Jean-Michel D'Escoubet for Jones.

When was State of Florida v. Nelson Nunez and Jusiah Jones decided?

This case was decided on March 20, 2026.