Office of The State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit, Florida
Serving the Citizens of Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties
Office of The State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit, Florida

PRESS RELEASE: Douglas Mark Selbee

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State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Douglas Mark Selbeewas convicted after a jury trial of 14 charges: 3 counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation of a Child Under 12; 2 counts of Sexual Battery on a Child 12-18 by a Person in Familial/Custodial Authority; 3 counts of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation of a Child […]

PRESS RELEASE: Howard China Smith III

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State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced on 04/11/25 that Howard China Smith III was convicted after jury trial of murder in the second degree with a firearm and attempted robbery with a firearm.  The crimes were committed on January 20, 2018, and investigated by the Sarasota Police Department.  The trial was held at the Sarasota County […]