Appeals Court Tosses Florida Teen Murder Conviction
By The BriefBrief
A Florida appeals court reversed Amari T. Wellons’ first-degree murder conviction, ruling the trial judge improperly blocked evidence that could explain why the 16-year-old ran after a fatal beach shooting. The Fourth District Court of Appeal ordered a new trial after finding issues with video evidence, the lack of a recovered weapon, and an eyewitness who couldn’t identify the shooter.
WHO:Amari T. Wellons; prosecutors; defense attorneys; Fourth District Court of Appeal; trial judge
WHAT:Conviction reversed and new trial ordered in a first-degree murder case tied to a fatal beach shooting.
WHEN:Sep 9, 2026
WHERE:Palm Beach County
WHY:The appeals court said the trial judge improperly blocked evidence that could have explained why Wellons ran from the scene.
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