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Vazquez-Ortiz Charged in Violent Crime, Florida, 2022
A federal indictment has been handed down against Vazquez-Ortiz, a defendant accused of multiple violent crimes in the state of Florida.
According to court records, Vazquez-Ortiz was indicted in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on March 15, 2022, on charges related to a violent crime. The defendant is currently being held without bail pending a preliminary hearing set for a later date.
The indictment charges Vazquez-Ortiz with one count of violent crime, specifically, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The defendant is accused of attacking a victim with a firearm in a residential area of Florida.
A review of the case file reveals that Vazquez-Ortiz has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The defendant faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on all counts.
The case is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. A spokesperson for the office declined to comment on the case, citing ongoing investigations.
Vazquez-Ortiz is scheduled to appear before a federal judge for a status hearing on April 15, 2024. The defendant is represented by counsel and has pled not guilty to the charges. A jury trial is currently scheduled for June 2024.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Case: Vazquez-Ortiz
- Court: FLMD Federal District
- Filed:
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records â†â€â€ÂÂÂÂÂÂ
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