A Hillsborough County circuit judge has denied requests from four defendants accused in the killing of Charles Jones, known to many as “Julio Foolio,” to be tried separately, keeping the case on track for a joint trial, according to a court order filed on Thursday.
– A Hillsborough County circuit judge has denied requests from four defendants accused in the killing of Charles Jones, the Jacksonville rapper known as “ Julio Foolio ,” to be tried separately, keeping the case on track for a joint trial, according to a court order filed on Thursday.
The rejected motion, which asked the court to separate the defendants into different trials or use separate juries, was filed by Rashad Trey’Vionne Murphy, Sean Andre Gathright and Isaiah Chance.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Attorney for one of the defendants in murder of Jacksonville rapper ‘Julio Foolio’ asking for separate trials During a Feb. 25 and March 3 hearing on multiple pretrial issues, the parties agreed there was no “Bruton” issue, which is a reference to a U.S. Supreme Court rule limiting the use of a non-testifying co-defendant’s statements against another defendant. The remaining question for the judge was whether the state intended to introduce evidence that applied only to one defendant but could unfairly influence jurors against others. The judge identified two text messages the court said would not be admissible against all defendants: a message attributed to Chance sent around Oct. 8, 2023, telling a co-defendant to “stay low” and “stay loyal,” and a message attributed to Davion Murphy sent to Gathright on June 23, 2024, saying, “I’m homing home my thirst is quenched! Pop a bottle of don julio today.” The order notes that the message was sent after the homicide occurred and therefore would not qualify as a co-conspirator statement because, under Florida law cited by the court, a conspiracy typically ends once the crime has been committed. Even so, the judge wrote that the state indicated it will not seek to introduce either message at a joint trial before the same jury panel.Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.The Jags are about to get a new 'home away from home' for 2027Woman found fatally shot in front yard of home on Jacksonville’s WestsideLawmakers hope new law spurs affordable housing, but some say it weakens local government control‘Crash zone’: Northside neighbors demand action on dangerous curveWoman found fatally shot in front yard of home on Jacksonville’s WestsideMeet our March Positively JAX winner: Waste Not Florida 💙♻️▶Florida court shuts down online gift card business based in Ponte Vedra, imposes over $800K in finesCashless touchscreens replace parking kiosks in downtown St. AugustineDNA test connects Clay County Navy veteran to WWII POW missing for over 80 yearsLoved ones say farewell to 23-year-old JFRD engineer who died in crashSt. Augustine replacing downtown parking kiosks with cashless touchscreensLoved ones mourn Jacksonville father of 4 killed in apartment shootingHundreds participate in Jacksonville ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump administration1:02Flagler College students protest housing policy as seniors cite affordability, availability concernsFlagler College students protest housing policy as seniors cite affordability, availability concernsIt's a great day for Jumbo Shrimp baseball! Join us tonight for the home opening weekendGAME DAY ⚾🦐 The defending Triple-A National Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp returnDuval County schools warns families about unsanctioned ‘senior skip day’ at Jacksonville BeachShould an HOA or property management company be required to post parking rules for visitors?240 new affordable housing units are for ‘people who keep this city running,’ councilman saysFights erupt at Palatka Junior-Senior High after field trip focused on mental healthThe Block Jax owner continues working on parking solutions ahead of busy sports weekendMother of teen punched during arrest says officer went too farSlow down & move over: Ride-along with JSO traffic patrol drives home important safety reminders⚾️ Opening Day + perfect weather=the ultimate Friday night in Jax
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