Ballotpedia features 309,358 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. } Judge Grimberg When the dog hid from him, under some patio furniture, he chased and captured the terrified dog. Contact Gabriela Szymanowska at gszymanowska@gannett.com, or on Twitter. School districts | Bridgette Edwards, Porters goddaughter, recalled during her testimony that the church was a tight-knit community with her godfather teaching everyone to have their own personal relationship with the Lord. The victim told the court that after his mothers death in 2019, he decided to release a video he made. display: block; Fleming attempted suicide Dec. 12, 2013, just hours after being convicted of murder. [2][3], Krug worked as an attorney for 10 years before he was elected to the circuit court in 2010.[3]. font-size: 1.2em; float: right; .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { Bennett, who hears cases in Sarasota County, has been on the bench since February 1992. according to the Florida Division of Elections, New state rules tell school librarians to err on side of caution when picking books, Miami's Democratic debates draw out the first television ad of the 2020 mayor's race, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio to campaign for Andrew Gillum in Palm Beach County, Delray Beach commission appoints Al Jacquet as vice mayor, Manatee Tea Party to host candidate forum, Rubio fights back by asking for more money. He was elected to the bench in 2016. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Florida elections in 2023 | State executives | Accusations: Four more victims accuse bishop of sexual battery, Sexual assaultson children: No bail for ex-Sarasota bishop accused of sexually assaulting children. font-size: .9em; State executives | He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. He was elected on August 24, 2010 , and took office the following January . Informing behavioral health strategy of the countys criminal justice system, Staffed with customer service professionals who can provide information about the best self-help, Povides judicial officers with verified information for pretrial release determinations and monitors defendants released to the program, Standing Case Management Order for Criminal Cases (updated 03-07-2022), Standing Case Management Order for Civil Cases(updated 02-25-2022), Justice Center Tower Please, 100 largest cities in America by population, Florida local trial court judicial elections, 2016, 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida: Judicial/Magistrate Listing, Florida Candidate Listing for 2010 General Election, https://dev.ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Thomas_W._Krug&oldid=7286345, Florida circuit court judges, Twelfth Circuit, Successful Florida judicial candidates, 2010, Documenting America's Path to Recovery Email Updates, Submit a photo, survey, video, conversation, or bio, Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing. color: black; She turned around and she saw what I was doing, and she said go ahead. | .widget-row.Republican { "Although this is your first brush with the law, in my opinion, it's quite a doozy," Krug said. font-weight: bold; color: white; Judge Thomas W. Krug also ordered Paul, 49, to pay $200,000 restitution to Sand Cay. margin-bottom:0px; Atlanta, GA 30303-3309, 1721 Richard B. Russell Federal Building and United States Courthouse Beyond the men's testimonies, McIntosh posed concerns with the investigation process itself.

| background-color: #f9d334; The state introduced several items into evidence during the trial, including a black leather briefcase, a blue cloth bag, and two worn burgundy leather chairs. Began service on the Circuit Courtin January2011, J.D. 2017-Present: Judge, Superior Court of Fulton County, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Morehouse College, Cum Laude, Fisher Phillips LLP, Of Counsel (2015-2016), Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Partner (2012-2013), Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., Member (2010-2012), Miller & Martin PLLC, Partner (2002-2009), Johnson & Freeman, LLC, Partner (1997-2002), Fulton County Attorney's Office, Sr. Attorney (1992-1997), Mays & Slayton, P.C., Associate (1991-1992), Georgia Attorney Generals Office, Staff Attorney (1989-1991), U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., Staff Attorney (1987-1989), Rated AV, the highest rating attainable, by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2017, National Black Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers in 2015., Past Chair, SPPRC, Cascade United Methodist Church, Past Chair, Legal Ministry, Cascade United Methodist Church, Past Member Executive Committee, Cascade United Methodist Church, Past Adjunct Law Professor, John Marshall Law School, Legal Smarts Columnist-Atlanta Tribune, The Magazine. Felix said the state will be seeking a life sentence for Porter. She faced a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison on the first-degree felony. On 07/31/2013 MICHAEL LEE CUMMINGS was filed as an Other - Other Criminal lawsuit. NEXTSTEP While the plaintiff played to emotions, the defense focused on what was out of place, poking holes in the two victims testimonies. clear: both; Robert B. Bennett, Jr. The leaders in his community often proved to be attorneys, which planted a seed for Krugs future. Fleming is charged with. Elections in 2023 | Atlanta, GA 30303-3309, 1942 Richard B. Russell Federal Building and United States Courthouse display: inline-block; } His wife was seated in the front row of the gallery, at times dabbing her eyes with a crumpled tissue. padding-left: 10px; Social Study & Parenting Plan Facilitation, Division Forms, Calendars, & Requirements, Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center. } rug and his wife, Sherri Vitale-Krug, have three children: twins Jake and Connor, 7, and Ava Grace, 4. Later he is seen carrying the lifeless dogs boy out to the woods behind the home. border:1px solid #FFB81F; (Ret. August 27,2014 he was arrested and charged with four felony counts of Aggravated Cruelty to an Animal and one felony count of Tampering with Evidence. .widget-row.value-only.black { A day before releasing the video, a link to the video was sent to Porters children. .infobox p { 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW The couple tied their knot back on May 22, 1971, and have two daughters together named Terri Vitale and Sherri Vitale. "We're disappointed but we respect the jury process, I always do," McIntosh said after the verdict was read. A judge should maintain control of the proceedings, recognizing that judges have both the obligation and the authority to ensure that all proceedings are conducted with dignity and decorum. Judicial Selection | The state position is the trial court didn't exclude the evidence in error because Fleming did not use an insanity defense nor did his defense use any experts at trial to prove mental illness. University of Notre Dame. Macro Hedge Funds Had a Banner Year. 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW Campaign finance requirements, Who represents me? Please help us ask Judge Thomas W. Krug, States Attorney Ed Bordsky, Assistant Sates Attorney Dan Yute (assigned to the case) and implore Sarasota County and City Commissioners to send a loud and clear message to our community and other communities that in our civilized society Animal Cruelty will not be tolerated. "While courts have discretion in admitting state of mind and emotional evidence to rebut the element of intent, Fleming was prevented from presenting his defense theory: In a moment of heated passion, he was overcome and impelled by a blind and unreasoning fury to redress his imagined injury, his wife's callous remark, and while being anxious, depressed and suicidal, he fired the fatal shots," state-appointed public defender Benedict P. Kuehne wrote in a brief. She faces another case in November on. They let him be a mentor. Its a part of me Im proud of. Porters attorney, Brett McIntosh, said there were some aspects that didnt add up, which called into question the victims credibility. Fisher Phillips LLP, Of Counsel (2015-2016) Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Partner (2012-2013) Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., Member (2010-2012) This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Former Florida bishop Henry Lee Porter found guilty of sexual battery, Gabriela Szymanowska, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Four more victims accuse bishop of sexual battery, No bail for ex-Sarasota bishop accused of sexually assaulting children, several victims came forward with allegations of being sexually abused by the minister, tax-deductible donation to Report for America, Former Florida bishop Henry Lee Porter found guilty of sexual battery, Polar bear kills woman, boy in remote Alaska village, Just hours before the Idaho murders, another grisly scene unfolded outside Bryan Kohberger's window, In Montecito, the Million-Dollar Views Still Come With Mudslide Risks, Channing Tatum says parenting with ex-wife Jenna Dewan made them realize they were so different, Hawaii fisherman overboard, missing after hooking large ahi, What Drinking Bone Broth Does To Your Body, Before Your Parents Retire, Make Sure You Ask About These 6 Things, Prep highlights: Career-high night helps Brighton beat Hartland in boys basketball. } Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population as well as mayoral, city council, and district attorney election coverage in state capitals outside of the 100 largest cities. Case Details Parties Documents Dockets Case Details Case Number: This case was filed in Manatee County Courts, Manatee County Courthouse located in Manatee, Florida. 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW He was charged with two counts of sexually assaulting a child, although investigations by police uncovered allegations by more than a dozen adults and children. Public policy. The 26-year-old womans body was found by housekeeping staff at a Bradenton motel on Aug. 28. The case had been set to go to trial on Monday, but he was found unfit to participate in his defense by Sarasota County Judge Thomas Krug during a court hearing on Wednesday, according to court filings obtained by Oxygen.com. Krug, a former Notre Dame quarterback and a son-in-law of sportscaster Dick Vitale, is seeking the Group 11 seat for the 12th Judicial Circuit, which covers Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto counties. He implied that one of thevictims, a 43-year-old, had done it out of his own manipulation to oust Henry Porter from Westcoast Center for Human Development. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1997 and his J.D. Why hadnt they come forward sooner, McIntosh alluded. .widget-value { If you would like to help our coverage scope grow, consider donating to Ballotpedia. Please help us bring justice for Athena, her grieving family, and ask Sarasotas judicial bodies, when found guilty , to give Mr. Glover the maximum allowed by law including intensive physiological counseling. Circuit Court Judge Thomas Krug sentenced Porter to consecutive life terms, meaning the sentences will run one after the other. .widget-row.value-only.white { Judge Cohen When Baum tested both chairs, the envelope, and the receipt, several areas tested positive for fluids. .widget-key { Krug ran unopposed and was automatically retained to a new term.[4]. .widget-img { background-color: green; Masks are required in all court complex buildings, Find out about your jury duty status so you can plan accordingly, Register to view criminal and civil judicial records online, Review the process to file a temporary protective order, Review the paperwork process to file for divorce, Review the paperwork process for child support and custody, Request verbal or sign language interpreters for a hearing, trial, or other court proceeding, View available Livestream Proceedings here, Overview of how to electronically file cases, The Superior Court of Fulton County is a trial court of general jurisdiction handling both civil and criminal law actions, The Office of the Court Administrator leads the administrative function of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit and the Fifth Judicial District, Fulton County Superior Court history from 1853 to present day, View our leadership team responsible for overall court functioning, View the justice and safety performance and initiatives dashboards from Fulton County, Providing Adult Drug, Behavioral Health, and Veteran Accountability Court Programs, Offering alternatives to litigation and provides opportunities for early, party-driven, fair resolution of conflicts, Provides just, accurate, timely, and efficient resolution of complex commercial and business cases, Providing a comprehensive approach to helping families in crisis by using both judicial adjudication and service intervention methods. } At one point in a formal interview with one of the victims, an investigator turned off his recorder for seven minutes. Court hears appeal from former Bradenton police captain convicted of killing wife. "Mr. Fleming was contemplating suicide," he said.

float:right; He then carries the dog into the home by its throat. Courtroom Deputy: 185 Central Ave, S.W. He was charged with two counts of sexually assaulting a child, although investigations by police uncovered allegations by more than a dozen adults and children. 	Atlanta, GA 30303-3309, US Supreme Court 	Atlanta, GA 30303-3309, 600 East First Street, Suite 311 	Probation-GA Northern 	clear: both; 	background-color: #f9d334; 	Atlanta, GA 30303-3309, 1967 Richard B. Russell Federal Building and United States Courthouse Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec host a look back at the best interviews, discussions and more. Public Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thomas Wolfgang Krug Member of the Judiciary Bar Number: 555401 Mail Address: Circuit Judge 2002 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34237-7002 Office: 941-861-7972 Cell: 941-861-7972 - No Text Messages Fax: 941-861-7923 Email: tkrug@jud12.flcourts.org Personal Bar URL: https://www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/555401 vCard: County: Sarasota Circuit: 12 	Judge May Hon. . I think its protecting the community. The minister wanted to speak to the victim.  	background-color: #f9f9f9; It was there he sampled actually presenting cases in the courtroom. 	width: 43%;   Court's campaign finance ruling won't affect local G.W.  Both hadnt spoken about the abuse for years, before finally stepping forward to share their stories. 	color: white; Counties | All thevictims names have been withheld by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune to protect their privacy as they were children when the abuse happened. He is then seen calmly sitting in a patio chair smoking a cigarette and repeatedly punching the dog. The Superior Court of Fulton County. .widget-row.Republican { State constitution, Courts in Florida | 	background-color: grey; Public education | }  "I walked in the bedroom and pointed the gun at my head.  } She also revealed the contents of the two bags with each one having a pair of mens boxer briefs inside. When they returned Mr. Glover told them the dog had run away.  He was elected to the bench in 2016. } ). Thats when the texts, calls and Facetimes flooded in from Porter. Stetson University - College of Law - 2000 } 	color: white; 	Atlanta, GA 30303-3309, 1921 Richard B. Russell Federal Building and United States Courthouse He replaced retired Judge Robert B. Bennett, Jr. Krug won re-election without opposition in 2016 . His candidacy already has received endorsement from names such as Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube, Public Defender Larry Eger and his boss, State Attorney Earl Moreland. 	color: black; [1][2], Krug worked as an attorney for 10 years before he was elected to the circuit court in 2010.[2]. [1] Content on the page may not reflect present circumstances; please email us if you have an update for this article. .widget-row.Democratic { The seat handles cases in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties. 	font-weight: bold; .widget-row.Libertarian { Jessica De Leon, Herald law enforcement reporter, can be reached at 941-745-7049. 	padding-left: 10px; But two years later, Krug decided to change his course and become an attorney, taking the first step to filling a vision hed held at bay for years. Its always something that intrigued me, Krug said of becoming a judge. 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