State drops charges against Guatemalan man accused in St. Johns deputy’s line of duty death

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State drops charges against Guatemalan man accused in St. Johns deputy’s line of duty death
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The state has dropped charges against a Guatemalan man who was accused in a St. Johns County deputy’s line of duty death in May.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. —

Recent expert testimony regarding the defendant’s inability to comprehend the English language, his cultural background and concerns about his intellectual capacity have raised significant issues to consider in the case. Furthermore, based on the court’s recent ruling that the defendant is incompetent to proceed based on that expert testimony, dismissal of the charges is appropriate. Arrest and time served is sufficient.The St.

Aguilar Mendez is an illegal alien who resisted Sergeant Kunovich’s lawful efforts to detain him and as a result, Sergeant Kunovich tragically suffered a fatal heart attack.

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