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DARK JUSTICE WITHIN THE 7th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

NICOLE JACKSON-MALDONADO
Abandoned Child Becomes Political Cannon Fodder

15 Year-Old Girl - With Only A Sixth Grade Education
Railroaded Into Twenty (20) Year Prison Sentence




Updated
February 22, 2023
“I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.” - Abraham Lincoln



THIS ARTICLE IS BEING OFFERED
AS A JOURNALISTIC EDITORIAL,
NO LEGAL OPINION, OR AUTHORITY, SHOULD BE INFERRED


Our Continuing Coverage
The Criminal Prosecution Of
Nicole Jackson-Maldonado


This publication has been covering the criminal prosecution of 15 year-old Nicole Jackson-Maldonado for approximately six (6) months.

Shortly after her June 2021 arrest - the State Attorney decided that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado would be prosecuted as an adult.

Initially, this publication had little journalistic interest in this matter. It appeared to be a cut and dry case - two children shot at the police - one child was shot - and the criminal justice system would seek justice.

Sheriff Chitwood's simplistic argument that "you don't shoot at the cops" appeared to have been the "end all, be all" on this matter.

Johnny Cash ~ God's Gonna Cut You Down

"Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand ..... Workin' in the dark against your fellow man ...... But as sure as God made black and white .... what's done in the dark will be brought to the light ..... You can run on for a long time ..... Sooner or later God'll cut you down"



Trafficking A Child Through The Criminal Justice System


However, about nine (9) months ago - this publication started to hear scuttlebutt that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's criminal prosecution was not an honest prosecution, rather it had been transformed into a political football - in which several political players were seeking to score political points - advantages - and political appointments.

The price to be paid for these political points, advantages, and appointments was the sacrificing of Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's constitutional due process rights.

While we (VolusiaExposed.Com) will NOT argue the factual innocence of Ms. Jackson-Maldonado - we SHALL come to her defense as being an over prosecuted and, in the end, a harshly sentenced juvenile defendant.

We anticipate that over the next few months - VolusiaExposed.Com shall be publishing a series of articles - that will "expose" some of the inconsistencies between the "hype" and the facts of this situation (supported by documentary or video evidence).


A Cabal Of Criminal Justice Practitioners


These articles will be of particular importance - given that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado recently (January 27, 2023) accepted the prosecutor's plea deal of twenty (20) years in prison, follow by forty (40) years of probation.

We opine - and will provide evidence supporting - that she was badgered and railroaded into accepting this plea bargain - in order for a cabal of criminal justice practitioners (including: law enforcement, state attorney, public defender, and even the Court) to fulfill their political agendas (more on this later) (courtroom video of the plea and sentencing of Ms. Jackson-Maldonado is available below).

Criminal trials have a tendency to vet out the facts - from the fiction, or the hype. Since there will be no trial (given the plea bargain) - this publication will attempt to compensate for the absence of a trial - by either validating the known facts - and calling out the hype and the fiction.

We (VolusiaExposed.Com) shall do our best in the vetting of this evidence - ensuring that our opinionated conclusions are supported by the facts, and the evidence. However, know this - unlike an adversarial criminal prosecution - we can not compel members of the sheriff's office (or others) to directly answer our questions and concerns. Nor, in this case - do we have full access to the court record (more on this later within this article - court records were judicially sealed)

This was no honest adversarial criminal prosecution (due largely - in our OPINION - to the failures of the public defender's office) - but rather, a cold blooded persecution (not a prosecution) of a child - in which falsehoods, manipulations, and ill treatment were used as leverages to gain this cabal's shared end goal - the twenty-year imprisonment of a child - without the inconvenient necessity of a public affirmation (trial / jury conviction).


Shots Fired !


On June 1, 2021 - Ms. Jackson-Maldonado, then 14 - was arrested and charged with the attempted murder of several Volusia sheriff deputies.

On that fateful day - Ms. Jackson-Maldonado - and a 12 year-old male co-defendant were both run-aways from the Florida United Methodist Children's Home - a local children's group home commonly referred to a "FUMCH".

On the run from the deputies - both children then proceeded to break into a nearby home - in which weapons (a shotgun, a hand gun, and an AK-47 assault rifle) and ammunition were readily available.

Soul Asylum ~ Runaway Train


Shortly thereafter - the responding deputies located both children - and according to official accounts (click here - sheriff's media release) - attempted to get the children to come out of the house peacefully.

Deputies reported that both children were actively firing upon the deputies.

Records support that the responding deputies did initially delay* returning gun fire with the children. But in the end - the deputies returned fire - shooting approximately sixty six (66) shots toward a then 14 year-old child during an approximate ten (10) second exchange. (see video ----->)

(Take note - that the deputies don't appear to advise Ms. Jackson-Maldonado that they are about to open fire)
June 1, 2021 - Volusia sheriff deputies open fire on 14 year-old girl (Nicole Jackson-Maldonado)
Ms. Jackson-Maldonado was hit numerous times with high powered rounds from the deputies rifles. Her twelve (12) year-old co-defendant was not injured by the gun fire. Both children were arrested - and medically treated.

*While the "record" - written by the VSO - currently supports that deputies did NOT initially return fire - we leave open the possibility that video & audio record - coupled with a pending FDLE shooting report - may provide evidence that some deputies were returning fire prior to their ten (10) second barrage of gunfire (see above video).

RELATED ARTICLE
Daytona Beach News-Journal
September 28, 2021
Examining the runaways gunfight: 'I'm all for not killing kids but ... we need to do something'


Did Sheriff Chitwood Embellish
The Number Of Shots Fired By The Children?
Was The AK-47 Even Fired?


Immediately after the June 1, 2021 shooting incident - Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood gave a press briefing (see video clip of briefing -->) - in which he stated that during a particular moment (8:54 PM) - the 12 year-old boy - while armed with the AK-47 - fired upon his deputies (see minute 1:13 of video -->).

There exist an important inconsistency between Sheriff Chitwood's public verbal statements AND the official charging report (click here to review report) filed by Volusia County Deputy Cordell Lemay.


During a June 1, 2021 press briefing - Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood states that 12 year-old child fired rounds from the AK-47 assault rifle at deputies. However, a Sheriff's Office investigative report indicates that no AK-47 rounds were fired.

Deputy Lemay's report states that during a warranted search - that no spent AK-47 ammunition was located - thereby indicating that the AK-47 was not fired, presumably by either child. (see page 3 of Deputy Lemay's report)

Deputy Lemay's report also further supports that the children only fired a total of six (6) shots - being that only six (6) spent shells were recovered during the warranted search - two (2) being spent shotgun shells - and four (4) spent 22 caliber shells (apparently from the handgun).

Hardly, the Rambo style barrages of gun fire - that Sheriff Chitwood alleges targeted his deputies. (see video clip - upper right, OR Chitwood's complete press briefing within below linked article)



While Deputy Lemay's report click here - see pages 2-3 of report states that the 12 year-old co-defendant admitted to firing two clips of AK-47 ammunition (approximate sixty (60) rounds) the fact that the warranted search of the house recovered not one spent round of AK-47 ammunition - tends to support Deputy Lemay's conclusion that the AK-47 was NOT fired (by either child).

Additionally - this publication took the time to review several hours of video & audio footage of the shooting incident - and we did not hear any of the very distinctive "crackle" of AK-47 gun fire.

It is also of investigative significance - that Deputy Lemay's report memorializes that the 12 year-old was interviewed by VSO Detective Shon McGuire. Detective McGuire has somewhat of a interesting disciplinary history within the VSO (allegations of misogyn, ethnic discrimination & the destruction of evidence) - that may be of assistance regarding the apparent untruthful statements by the 12 year-old co-defendant. (more on McGuire's disciplinary history shortly)

RELATED ARTICLE
Wfla.com
June 2, 2021
12-year-old boy, 14-year-old girl involved in shootout with Florida deputies


VolusiaExposed has an open public record request with both VSO and FDLE - click here to review PRR email - for a copy of the Florida Department Of Law Enforcement's (FDLE) investigative report on this shooting - with that - we can do a comparsion review against Deputy Lemay's report & conclusions.

While we await receipt of the FDLE report - we make note that the Daytona Beach News-Journal (DBNJ) published an article in September 2021 - that effectively reviewed the FDLE report's findings. (see below linked DBNJ article>

RELATED ARTICLE
Daytona Beach News-Journal
September 28, 2021
Examining the runaways gunfight: 'I'm all for not killing kids but ... we need to do something'


Within the above linked DBNJ article - it states - "The deputies fired 66 rounds in all. The (FDLE) report did not specify how many shots the 14-year-old and the 12-year-old fired. The report did indicate that the a Mossberg 500 12-gauge shotgun and a 22-caliber pistol were seized and it indicated those were the weapons the girl had. It indicated that the boy was armed with a 7.62-caliber rifle, which was also seized."

This publication finds it odd that the FDLE report did not make note of how may rounds, and which type of rounds (shotgun, hand gun, AK-47) - the children fired at the deputies.

Did FDLE Collaborate With The Cabal?


Because of the above - this publication anticipates that one of our follow-up articles - will concentrate on this particular FDLE investigation - comparing it with other FDLE shooting investigations - that did identify the specifics of the defendant(s) gun fire.

There is no easy way to say this - but the probability does exist - that FDLE was a participant in the earlier mentioned cabal of criminal justice practitioners - that were apparently conspiring to deny Jackson-Maldonado her constitutional due process.

So - stand by to stand by - we suspect that there is more to hear - regarding whether two middle school children actually fired a Russian military assault rifle at Volusia sheriff deputies.



She Was Shot Near Her Heart - And Who Is To Blame?
Sheriff Chitwood Gives Law Enforcement A Bad Name

This publication is totally in agreement with Sheriff Chitwood's statement that it is wrong to shoot at the cops. (see video ----->)

But then again - it is also wrong for law enforcement officers to embellish the facts of a shooting incident - in order to ensure that the State Attorney prosecutes a child - as an adult - based largely on those embellishments.

Or to allow those embellishments - to entice a judge to sentence a child to a twenty (20) year prison term - followed by forty (40) years of probation.

It is further wrong - to embellish events - merely to mitigate the shame and responsibility- of what deputies' gun fire did to a child's body (see pic -->).

Unfortunately - the official record further supports that the State Attorney (click here) was more than willing to assist Sheriff Chitwood - in not allowing "the facts" - to stand in the way of a monstrous political prosecution of an abandoned child. (more on this a little later)

Congratulations - Sheriff Chitwood - here is proof positive - that you - and the state attorney, as well as the Court - are all tough on juvenile crime (see pic -->).

QUESTION: Based on Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's injuries - and coupling those injuries, with the fact that she is merely a child - was a twenty (20) year prison sentence, followed by forty (40) year of probation - really necessary for "justice" to prevail?





Sheriff Chitwood Press Briefing - Shortly After Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's Plea Deal & Sentencing - January 27, 2023



Gun Shot Wound To Back


Another Embellishment, And Glory Grabbing By Sheriff Chitwood?


Sheriff Chitwood has on numerous occasions stated - that after his deputies shot Ms. Jackson-Maldonado - that they saved her life.

One particular occasion - was immediately after Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's sentencing - one of her supporters challenged Sheriff Chitwood as he was exiting the courthouse. see video --->

However this publications is of the OPINION that the actual credit for saving Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's life belongs squarely with the men and women of the Volusia County Emergency Medical Services (VCEMS).

Their emergency medical treatment, and ground transport of her to a trauma hospital was most certainly the deciding factor in Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's survival. see video --->

This publication wishes to "salute" the efforts of the VCEMS personnel in saving Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's life. While Sheriff Chitwood wishes to hijack those "kudos" for his deputies - we surely know where those "kudos" truly should be assigned.

Why Wasn't Air-One Used In The Medical Transport?



Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood advising a Jackson-Maldonado supporter that his deputies saved her life - after they shot her


Jackson-Maldonado's Arrival At Orlando Hospital Via Volusia EMS Personnel

Some of Jackson-Maldonado's supporters have questioned why Air-One was not used to medically transport her to the hospital.

Without a doubt - Air-One was on scene - having landed at a nearby shopping mall awaiting to transport any injuried persons (supported by video evidence).

At least one Jackson-Maldonado supporter has vocalized the belief that Sheriff Chitwood made the decision not to transport a scumbag"*" in his helicopter - especially a scumbag that shot at his deputies.

An additional belief was expressed - that Air-One was on scene only to transport any injured deputies - and not injured scumbags.

*Sheriff Chitwood has a long documented history of referring to criminal defendants as "scumbags".


While this publication does believe that Sheriff Chitwood - on occasion allows his passions to over-walk his responsibilites to his badge, we would find it extremely difficult to believe - that he would allow his passions to surpass his moral obligations.

At this particular time - this publication suspects that it was VCEMS staff that decided it was best to ground transport Ms. Jackson-Maldonado to the hospital (a possible deeper dive on this topic in a later articles). In the end - Ms. Jackson-Maldonado was probably better served by the ground transport, and the medical treatment she received from VCEMS staff.



The Hypocrisy Of Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood


First, prior to us identifying Sheriff Chitwood as a hypocrite - allow us to state our belief - that over-all, Sheriff Chitwood serves the residents of Volusia County fairly well.

HOWEVER, as we have stated earlier - on occasions Sheriff Chitwood allows his passions to get in front of the duties and responsibilities of his badge. The criminal prosecution of Nicole Jackson-Maldonado is one of those occasions.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood is quick to come to the defense of his deputies - especially, when he believes that someone has provided a false narrative against any of them.

A prime - and recent example of this - is when Sheriff Chitwood filed criminal charges against Tammy Stuck - for allegedly making false abuse claims against one of his deputies. click here to read Chitwood's statement regarding Ms. Stuck's charges

In the end - the State Attorney opted not to prosecute Mrs. Stuck - stating that "her comments evincing her opinion and innuendo do not fall within then purview of criminal conduct under the statute enumerated in the complaint" click here to read state attorney close out letter.

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May 21, 2021
Volusia Sheriff's Office Files "False Report" Charge
Against Woman Who Alleges Misconduct By Deputy.
Does Sheriff Mike Chitwood Hold The Moral High Ground?


So, back to the case at hand - given all of the above, with particular attention to the Deputy Lemay report - does Sheriff Chitwood still hold the belief that the run-away children fired AK-47 rounds at his deputies?

On June 1, 2021 - were Chitwood's deputies taking gun fire from the likes of John Rambo (AK-47) - OR was it more like taking gun fire from Jethro Bodine & Grandma Clampett?

This publication can NOT locate ANY public retraction by Sheriff Chitwood regarding his statement that his deputies were taking AK-47 rounds, nor has Sheriff Chitwood addressed our email inquiries on this particular subject click here to view (AK-47 gun fire).

While Sheriff Chitwood apparently has no problem charging a woman with expressing her opinion about a deputy - he also apparently has no problem talking "smack" in support of a dubious criminal prosecution of a middle school aged girl.

Maybe like Ms. Stuck - Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's adult prosecution had more to do with protecting Sheriff Chitwood's EGO and his false narratives - than it has to do with any alleged criminal behaviors?

More Of Chitwood's False Propaganda
AKA "Misspeaking" Or "Embellishments"

Grandma Clampett

Sheriff Mike Chitwood Admits That He "Misspoke" Regarding Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's Criminal History.
Immediately after the shooting - about the same time as Ms. Jackson-Maldonado was going into emergency surgery for her gun shot wounds - Sheriff Chitwood gave a statement to the media - alleging that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado had burnt down a foster home in Flagler county. The next day - Sheriff Chitwood did "walk back" that statement - amending it to setting vacant lots on fire. see video upper right --->

Chitwood's Deputies' Disciplinary Or Criminal Histories


Since Sheriff Chitwood "opened the door" of bringing up Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's past criminal history. This publication believes that it is now appropriate to "expose" the past disciplinary and criminal histories of some of his deputies that were involved in this shooting incident, especially if these "histories" could have in any way influenced - the shooting incident itself - or the investigative conclusions.

According to the Volusia Sheriff's Office's (VSO) own internal investigation click here to review VSO Detective Shon Mcguire and Deputy Michael Sawicki were directly involved in the subject shooting incident.

The VSO internal report documents that Deputy Michael Sawicki was one of the eight (8) deputies that shot at Ms. Jackson-Maldonado.

VSO Deputy Lemay's charging report memorializes that VSO Detective Shon McGuire was involved in the investigation of the shooting incident.

Deputy Michael Sawicki


Volusia Sheriff Deputy Michael Sawicki has a very colorful disciplinary history with the VSO.

As was detailed within this publication's March 3, 2013 article click here - in 2011, Deputy Sawicki had an alcohol abuse allegation click here lodged against him, - followed by a 2012 arrest for domestic violence.

In response to some additional 2012 allegations (sex on duty - click here) - Deputy Sawicki submitted his resignation click here - which was quickly accepted by then Sheriff Ben Johnson.

As is - somewhat the usual practice within law enforcement - after the heat of his misconduct cooled down - Deputy Sawicki was quietly re-hired.

This "resign to be rehired" shell game's objective is to provide the elected sheriff with political coverage. When the deputy resigns - the public is left with the false belief that the sheriff has taken appropriate action against the offending deputy, not realizing - that when the misconduct incident drops off the public's radar - the offending deputy is quietly re-hired.


According to the VSO internal report see page 2 - click here attached to the Jackson-Maldonado shooting - Deputy Sawicki - along with all the other deputies that shot at Ms. Jackson-Maldonado submitted to immediate drug urinalysis screening - all deputies came up negative for drug intoxication.

Lying By Omission?


Given that "alcohol" appears to be Deputy Sawicki's "substance of choice" - is there any significance in the fact that the VSO internal report see page 2 - click here only reference is to "drug" intoxication?

Sometimes - the law enforcement falsehoods are not in what they are saying - it's in what they have omitted. Maybe this also explains why the the FDLE shooting report did not mention the number and type of rounds fired by the children. Perhaps - they (FDLE) did not wish to confirm Deputy Lemay's conclusion - that the AK-47 was never fired.(again - see the below linked DBNJ article for confirmation)

RELATED ARTICLE
Daytona Beach News-Journal
September 28, 2021
Examining the runaways gunfight: 'I'm all for not killing kids but ... we need to do something'


The Unspoken Truth
Misogyn & Domestic Violence Bedevils Law Enforcement Agencies


Now - should you choose to believe Sheriff Chitwood's verbal account of the shooting incident (see video of press briefing - top of article) - that the twelve (12) year-old male suspect was shooting high velocity military rounds (AK-47) at his deputies. A reasonable person may wonder why the State Attorney targeted the female child as the "ring leader" click here for verification - charging her as an adult - and eventually sentencing her to twenty (20) years in prison?

RELATED ARTICLE
Daytona Beach News Journal
January 28, 2023
Teen girl who shot at deputies reaches plea deal; gets 20 years in prison
State Attorney's Office says Jackson-Maldonado was the 'ringleader' in shootout




As we outlined within our below linked October 26, 2021 article, the bedevilments of misogyn and domestic violence runs rampant through the ranks of law enforcement agencies worldwide.

RELATED ARTICLE
VolusiaExposed.Com
October 26, 2021
The Absurdity Of Police Internal Affairs
Law Enforcement Agencies Can NOT Be Trusted To Self-Investigate
A Culture Of Misogyny & Corruption Flourishes Within Many Agencies


Regarding the level of misogyn that exists within the VSO - we present the following example - the 2021 internal affairs report on VSO Lieutenant Justin Sawicki (the brother of Deputy Michael Sawicki - who was mentioned earlier in this article).

Lt. Sawicki was investigated over allegations of false imprisonment and domestic violence - we shall allow you to read the report, to see for yourself - what exactly the investigation "concluded".

VSO Detective Shon McGuire


As was earlier stated - the VSO Deputy Lemay's charging report as well as the VSO internal investigative report memorializes that VSO Detective Shon McGuire was involved in the investigation of the Jackson-Maldonado shooting incident.

An incident whereas the juvenile female suspect was shot numerous times by responding deputies - and was eventually charged as an adult. Detective Shon McGuire has similar, if not darker, misogynistic concerns click here to review 2014 internal report - as was attached to Lt. Sawicki.

However there is one very important difference between Lt. Sawicki's internal affairs report and that of Detective McGuire's 2014 internal affairs report. FDLE records support that the charges (derogatory ethnic remarks, others) were sustained click here to review against Detective McGuire.

Wait ! There Is More !!


In 2015 - then still a sergeant - Detective McGuire was placed under another internal affairs investigation after several VSO deputies made some rather serious allegations against him. These allegations included the destruction of evidence, and the inappropriate interactions and comments made to a female arrestee.

We invite you to read the entire internal affairs investigative report click here to review - in order to have a full appreciation of the allegations and the findings.

So, let see if we can wrap our heads around this :

VSO Detective McGuire - a man with a sustained history of misogynistic behaviors and derogatory ethic remarks was the assigned detective - in determining which child was the "ringleader" in shooting at deputies - was it the 12 year-old caucasian male, or the 14 year-old female of Puerto Rican descent?

Given the above - should it come as a surprise - that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado was quickly identified as the "ringleader" - by both the VSO and State Attorney's Office (SAO)? (more on the McGuire family's connections with the SAO - here shortly)

The Criminal Prosecution of Ray & Wayne Greenlaw
And How It Relates To The Jackson-Maldonado Prosecution


Detective McGuire (then Sgt. McGuire) started to "ping" our corruption radar - right around 2014-2015 - mainly due to his connections with the criminal prosecutions of brothers Ray & Wayne Greenlaw.

The Greenlaws were charged with killing one man (Brian Leverett ), and seriously wounding another man (Justin Riley). The two alleged victims were attending a house party at the Greenlaws' home - when an argument started between the Greenlaws and the two victims.

This argument lead to a physical altercation - which escalated to a gun battle between the Greenlaws and the two alleged victims.

The Greenlaw brothers argued that they were acting in self-defense (see below linked media article).
RELATED ARTICLE
Daytona Beach News Journal
March 22, 2013
Brothers claim self-defense in killing near Daytona Beach


Records indicate that Justin Riley (the seriously wounded man) is related to the McGuire family, (see video for confirmation -->) - while the deceased victim was an employee of a very influential businessman.

Justin Riley Testifies During The Greenlaw Brothers' Trial That He Is Related To The McGuires


Justin Riley has a rather extensive criminal history - and usually is able to secure a rather good plea bargain - or case disposition from the State Attorney's Office (In the 7th Judicial Circuit - criminal case dispositions are more influenced by who you, or your family knows - then what you did).

Detective McGuire's father (also known as Shon McGuire) was the former chief investigator for the local State Attorney's Office (see below linked & related media article on the senior McGuire).

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August 15, 2012
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Records also indicated that VSO Sgt. McGuire responded to the Greenlaw crime scene.

During the Greenlaw trial - there was an allegation by the defense of a "missing" spent shotgun shell. This missing shotgun shell would have been exculpatory evidence in helping to clear the Greenlaw brothers. (possible missing evidence - does this sound familar?)

The Greenlaw trial judge (Margaret Hudson) had an apparent "conflict of interest" in that her husband was a retired senior administrator with the VSO.

The Greenlaw prosecuting attorney - well - he too suffered from colorful misconduct allegations - and apparently engaged in more shenanigans (presenting a known false narrative) during the Greenlaws' trial - read the below linked articles for details.

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October 9, 2015
Local Prosecutor Comes Under Additional Scrutiny
The Criminal Appeal Of Ray & Wayne Greenlaw


VolusiaExposed.Com
September 23, 2015
Florida Bar Finds Probable Cause Daytona Beach Prosecutor Violated Ethics Rules


The Greenlaw brothers' kangaroo trial - was pretty much a precuror to the faux criminal due process offered to Ms. Jackson-Maldonado. The entire cabal of criminal justice practitioners were actively involved in both prosecutions (Greenlaws & Jackson-Maldonado)

Judge Hudson has recently retired - and now serves the judicial circuit as a "senior judge" - meaning that she will be called upon as needed, especially for those cases that need so much "judicial manipulation" that most elected judges are smart enough to stay away from.

RELATED ARTICLE
Daytona Beach News Journal
December 30, 2022
Circuit Judge Margaret Hudson retiring, will return as senior judge


Both Greenlaw brothers are still serving their life sentences.......and liberty and justice for all...?

IS OUR LACK OF FAITH IN THE SYSTEM - WELL FOUNDED?


This publication suspects that by now - SOME of our readers - have already concluded that our (VolusiaExposed.Com) criticisms of the sheriff, the state attorney, the public defender, and the Court are totally unwarranted, believing instead that these officials (sheriff, state attorney, public defender, Court) were doing their level best to ensure that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado received the "fair due process" - that the United States Constitution guarantees to all criminal defendants.

Sadly, we must retort a different account.
Please Allow Us To Retort !

Given the facts and circumstances attached to this child's (Jackson-Maldonado) ADULT criminal prosecution - this publication forwards our suspicion - that all involved - either over-reached, embellished, (sheriff, state attorney, Court) OR under-performed (public defender) in the execution of their official duties and responsibilities.

"Oh! you were finished,
well allow me to retort"

Samuel L. Jackson ~ Pulp Fiction (1994)
Again, we suspect that this was intentionally done - in order to facilitate the professional and political agendas of those involved (more on this shortly).

State Attorney Wanted To Hide
The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth


Please don't be too hard on us (VolusiaExposed) - regarding our lack of confidence in the State Attorney's Office (SAO). At least, without first giving us a chance to advise you (the public) - that the SAO has soo little confidence in you as well (the public). (see Motion in Limine - filed by SAO --->)

Motion In Limine
A Prosecutor's Request To Lie (By Omission) To The Jury?


On January 26, 2023 - the day before, this government cabal successfully coerced a fifteen (15) year-old child to give up sixty (60) years of her life (twenty (20) in prison / forty (40) on probation) - Assistant State Attorney (ASA) Sarah Thomas filed a Motion in Limine with the Court - requesting that Judge Blackburn NOT allow certain testimony, facts, and matters to be raised during the trial.

While Sheriff Chitwood was busy embellishing the record - ASA Sarah Thomas was busy attempting to redact certain testimony and facts from the record.

The SAO did not want the jury to hear about :

1. Jackson-Maldonado's past and current history of mental-illness

2. Her age, and probably - the fact that she had only a sixth (6) grade education (see sentencing video for verification)

3. Her experiences and treatment at other foster and group homes, - probably including her treatment at the Volusia County jail (reference treatment at jail - more on this very shortly)

4. And lastly, the SAO didn't want the jury to know about Jackson-Maldonado's co-defendant's juvenile plea bargain.

Why didn't the SAO want the jury to hear these facts - simple - the SAO was concern that the jury would see this prosecution for what it really was - a prosecutorial over-reach - bordering on prosecutorial misconduct"*".

As was mentioned in ASA Thomas' Motion In Limine - Thomas was concerned that if the jury heard these whole truths - they (jury) would come back with a "jury nullification" verdict"**".

"*" In jurisprudence, prosecutorial misconduct or prosecutorial overreach is "an illegal act or failing to act, on the part of a prosecutor, especially an attempt to sway the jury to wrongly convict a defendant or to impose a harsher than appropriate punishment." It is similar to selective prosecution. Prosecutors are bound by a sets of rules which outline fair and dispassionate conduct.

"**" Jury nullification refers to a jury's knowing and deliberate rejection of the evidence or refusal to apply the law either because the jury wants to send a message about some social issue that is larger than the case itself, or because the result dictated by law is contrary to the jury's sense of justice, morality, or fairness.


Many Judges & Attorneys Share The Belief
That Jurors Can't Handle Certain Truths !



There is a rarely spoken truth - regarding how individuals with "attorney bar cards" (attorneys & judges) see the rest of us (the general public) .

While they (attorneys & judges) need the public to serve as jurors - they (attorneys & judges) believe that the general public is easily "confused" when it comes to "handling certain truths".

Should you have any doubts about this - then please take the time to read ASA Thomas' Motion In Limine - we suspect that any remaining doubts will quickly melt away.









Jackson-Maldonado's Public Defenders Have Conflicts Of Interest


This is probably an appropriate time to repeat the particular fact that - Ms. Jackson-Maldonado was criminally prosecuted for the attempted murder of several Volusia sheriff deputies.

The local public defender, Matthew Metz - assigned three of his attorneys to represent Ms. Jackson-Maldonado - Larry Avallone, Jessica Roberts, and Allison Hughes.

While all three appeared to be competent trial attorneys - an important "conflict of interest" became attached to both Avallone and Hughes regarding their representation of Ms. Jackson-Maldonado. Both had direct connections to law enforcement.

On-line records support that Mr. Avallone served as a Volusia sheriff deputy for nearly a decade (1994-2003), while Mrs. Hughes' husband is a lieutenant with the DeLand police department. According to on-line records - Lt. Hughes is in charge of the criminal investigations division (CID) within the DeLand PD.

Given Mr. Avallone's tenure with the VSO - this publication suspects that Mr. Avallone has had both professional (law enforcement related) and personal associations with at least some of the deputies that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado allegedly attempted to murder.

Additionally, these same on-line records indicate that currently, and since 2010 - Mr. Avallone has been an adjunct instructor at the local criminal justice academy.

Given Mr. Avallone's professional and financial connections to the local criminal justice academy - should there be any police training issues (problems) that are identified within the Jackson-Maldonado shooting incident - these "issues" may have an attachment to training that Avallone himself provided to the deputies.

When these two conflicts of interest (his tenure with the VSO & the police academy) are coupled together, this publication opines that Avallone's professional and financial interests most probably biased, in some way - Avallone's representation of his client's (Jackson-Maldonado) best interest, and her criminal due process.

Larry Avallone

         
On the very day that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado agreed to take the State's plea bargain - this publication became aware that Mrs. Hughes had applied for a gubernatorial appointment to the bench. Mrs. Hughes had applied with the 7th Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) to replace retiring Judge Margaret Hudson.

According to the JNC inteview schedule - Mrs. Hughes was scheduled to interview in front of the JNC commission on February 13, 2023 @ 2:30pm. --->

Vetting Mrs. Hughes' Conflicts Of Interest


This publication routinely attends JNC meetings - where we video record the commission's interviews of judicial applicants.

Given our normal attendance at JNC meetings, we reached out to the JNC and obtained a copy of Mrs. Hughes judicial application click here to review application - in order that we could vet her application for any possible "conflicts of interest" - as these conflicts may attach themselves to the Jackson-Maldonado prosecution.

We refer our readers to pages 11-12 - question 34 of the judicial application - it which the applicant is required to report any possible "conflicts of interest". Mrs. Hughes declares a conflict of interest by documenting that "My husband is currently a lieutenant with DeLand Police Department so I would be unable to preside over any criminal case in which he was / is involved."

However, as earlier stated - according to on-line records - Lt. Hughes is in charge of the criminal investigations division (CID) within the DeLand PD - therefore, he is factually "involved" in most - if not all criminal cases coming out of the DeLand PD.

Adding insult to injury - we invite our readers to review page 2 - question 9 & page 4 - question 10 of the judicial application. Mrs. Hughes states that she is the "Division Chief" of the entire DeLand office of the Public Defender's Office.



The Daddy Makes The Arrest & Mommy Provides The Defense
How Justice Rolls In Volusia County, Florida



Therefore - given the fact that Mrs. Hughes' husband is in charge of all criminal investigations coming out of the DeLand police department - we submit for your consideration - that Mrs. Hughes' assignment as the "division chief" of the entire DeLand office of the public defender's office is a flagrant "giving the public the middle-finger" conflict of interest.

In short - Lt. Timothy Hughes investigates and arrests the criminal defendants - and his wife - Mrs. Allison Hughes provides them with a criminal defense.

This publication must make our strongest argument - that if Mrs. Hughes can NOT fully appreciate the conflict of interest of her office defending criminal defendants - that have a direct connection to her husband's CID office - how can she be relied upon to have any appreciation of her conflicts of interest attached to her representaton of Ms. Jackson-Maldonado?

On February 13, 2023 - Mrs. Hughes did interview with the JNC - and one JNC commissioners discussed our (VolusiaExposed) concerns involving her representation of Ms. Jackson-Maldonado click here to read email (see minute 11:20 of video -->) - and requested her to explain her thought process of determining whether she has a conflict of interest.

Based on Mrs. Hughes response to the JNC commissioner - we would opine that per Mrs. Hughes' own defined thought process - she did have a conflict of interest in representing Ms. Jackson-Maldonado.




Public Defender Allison Hughes
Interviews With The
Judicial Nominating Commission
Bunnell, Florida
February 13, 2023


According to page 5 of the VSO internal investigative report on the Jackson-Maldonado shooting incident - DeLand PD Corporal Tony Tagle is listed as a "witness" to the shooting incident.

DeLand PD is a para-military organization - corporals are subordinate to lieutenants - especially lieutenants that are in-charged of CID.

The JNC did NOT forward Mrs. Hughes' name to the governor's office click here to review short list for consideration for the judicial appointment.

Problems With The
Public Defender System

HBO - John Oliver


The Appearance Of A "Quid Pro Quo" Deal


The moment this publication was advised that Mrs. Hughes was seeking a judicial appointment - we started to seriously question whether both Mr. Avallone and Mrs. Hughes were more interested in their own financial, political, and career goals - then they were in representing the best interest of their client - Ms. Jackson-Maldonado.

There is an important fact regarding "Quid Pro Quo" deals - as they affect the American criminal justice system - that fact is this - not only are actual "Quid Pro Quo" deals to be avoided - even the appearance of such deals - are to be avoided.

The Entire Cabal Arrives For The Hearing


On January 27, 2023 - the entire cabal attended Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's plea and sentencing hearing.

We offer photographic proof of their attendance - as they wait outside the courtroom. see picture -->

In the picture to the right --> is Assistant State Attorney John Reid (back toward camera - gray suit - hands in pockets) - looking into the camera is VSO Chief Deputy Brian Henderson - and over to the right is Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

ASA John Reid is effectively second in command of the State Attorney's Office. Chief Deputy Brian Henderson is actually second in command of the VSO.



In addition of effectively being second in command of the State Attorney's Office - ASA John Reid is a commissioner on the 7th Judicial Nominating Commission - the exact JNC that Mrs. Hughes would interview with on February 13, 2023 - in the hope of having her name referred to Governor Ron DeSantis for possible appointment to the bench.

On January 30, 2023 - this publication sent numerous members of the criminal justice system (aka the cabal) an email in which we expressed our concerns regarding the appearance of a "Quid Pro Quo" regarding Ms. Jackson-Maldonado accepting her plea agreement - and Mrs. Hughes' judicial application to the JNC.

This publication - agrees with the observations of the Daytona Beach News-Journal - during Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's plea deal & sentencing hearing she appeared confused - and was heavily relying on the advice of her juvenile expert attorney - Mrs. Allison Hughes.

RELATED ARTICLE
DAYTONA BEACH NEWS JOURNAL
JANUARY 27, 2023
Teen girl who shot at deputies reaches plea deal; gets 20 years in prison


While neither Mr. Reid or Mrs. Hughes responded to our email inquiry - Mr. Matthew Metz - the Public Defender did send us this email reply click here to review.

While Mr. Metz assures us there was no "Quid Pro Quo" between Ms. Hughes' representation of Ms. Jackson-Maldonado and the processing of her judicial application - we can't help but to remember that a few months ago - a local prominent attorney alleged that Mr. Reid was using his prosecutorial authority - to assist his spouse in securing a civil financial settlement. (see below linked Daytona Beach News Journal article)

RELATED ARTICLE
Daytona Beach News Journal
August 3, 2022
Lawyer accuses State Attorney's Office of acting as bill collectors for prosecutor's wife




Disparate Sentences Between The Co-defendants


Shortly after Jackson-Maldonado's arrest - several media organizations were questioning why Jackson-Maldonado was being prosecuted as an adult - while her co-defendant was being prosecuted as a juvenile.

We invite our readers to review State Attorney R.J. Larizza's video recorded statement to media representatives - where Larizza stated - that even though Jackson-Maldonado was being prosecuted as an adult - she could be sentenced as a juvenile (see video ----->)

According to a June 1, 2022 letter (click here to review letter) between Assistant Public Defender Larry Avallone and Ms. Jackson-Maldonado - even Mr. Avallone supported that the judge could sentence her to juvenile sanctions.

HOWEVER, during plea negotiations - State Attorney R.J. Larizza's office never offered Jackson-Maldonado any type of juvenile plea deal.

For months - Jackson-Maldonado repeatedly stated - in open court - that it was her preference to take her prosecution to jury trial - rather than taking a plea deal. (see below linked earlier article for particulars)

VolusiaExposed.com
January 6, 2023
Juvenile Defendant Rejects
Twenty (20) Year Plea Offer


So why were all involved (sheriff, state attorney, public defender and the Court) more interested in resolving this prosecution with a plea bargain?

We kindly suggest - that those law enforcement "embellishments" (AK-47 fire / deputies life saving measures) articulated by Sheriff Chitwood, and the deputies' disciplinary & arrest histories - may have influenced The State Attorney's desire to keep this case far away from the skeptical eyes of a jury.

On January 27, 2023 - immediately after the completion of a hastily organized ex parte hearing - held outside the purview of the public and media (more on this a little later within this article) - Jackson-Maldonado finally agreed to accepted the State's adult plea deal of twenty (20) years of prison - followed by forty (40) years of probation. (see video ----->)





State Attorney R.J. Larizza Stating
Shortly After Jackson's Arrest
That Even Though Jackson Has Been Charged As An Adult, She Could Still Be Sentenced As A Juvenile





Quote From Public Defender Avallone's Letter
(click here to read entire letter)




Nicole Jackson's
Plea & Sentencing Hearing
January 27, 2023
Daytona Beach, Florida
Judge Elizabeth Blackburn


Jackson-Maldonado's 12 year-old co-defendant will not remain in State custody beyond his twenty-first (21st) birthday - AND he could be released from State custody earlier - should the State so choose.

"Young girls are like helpless children in the hands of amorous men, whatever is said to them is true and whatever manipulation on their bodies seems like love to them, sooner or later, they come back to their senses, but the scars are not dead inasmuch as her spoiler lives." ~ Michael Bassey

This publication OPINES our SUSPICION that during this January 27, 2023 ex parte hearing - that Jackson-Maldonado's defense team - with the assistance - and the judicial presence of Judge Elizabeth Blackburn - successfully badgered Jackson-Maldonado behind closed doors into accepting the adult plea agreement. (there is significantly more on this - a little later...keep reading)

VolusiaExposed.Com voiced a similar concern within our September 22, article regarding the apparent judicial badgering by Judge Raul Zambrano - during a September 15, 2022 hearing - in his attempt to convince Jackson-Maldonado to accept the State's plea offer. (see below link to our September 22, 2022 article) (see video from September 15, 2022 hearing --->)

VolusiaExposed.com
September 22, 2022
In The Defense Of Nicole Jackson
A Local Juvenile Being
Prosecuted As An Adult


Runaway Train ~ Soul Asylum
"....it seems no one can help me now...I'm in to deep there's no way out...this time I have really lead myself astray...."


Is Judge Raul Zambrano Coercing
Jackson To Take A Plea Bargain
September 15, 2022
Daytona Beach, Florida
State v. Nicole Jackson
Watch (see above right video) - Judge Zambrano's apparent comfort level in his attempt to coerce Jackson-Maldonado into accepting the State's plea deal.

So what do you imagine was Judge Blackburn's coercion comfort level during the "closed" January 27, 2023 hearing - held outside of the public's purview - in what we suspect was a coercive collaboration - between Blackburn - the State - and the public defender's office - in pressuring Jackson-Maldonado to accept the plea deal? (think on this a bit .... more of this - shortly)



NICOLE JACKSON-MALDONADO
Abandoned Child Becomes Political Cannon Fodder

Dirty Old Men & Dirty Politicians Both Exploit Young Children


From our review - Ms. Jackson-Maldonado has been effectively abandoned by most, if not all of her family.

Therefore - this publication OPINES - that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado became easy political cannon fodder for these politicians - because they see her as a disposable child.

She has even been stripped of her family name by these local child traffickers - who masquerade as "Officers of the Court". On the Clerk of the Court website - her name is simply listed as Nicole M. Jackson.



Was Jackson-Maldonado Sexually Exploited While In Custody At The Volusia County Jail?
Did The Sheriff's Office Properly Investigate The Incident?

Within our December 22, 2022 article click here to review - this publication questioned whether Ms. Jackson-Maldonado had been sexually exploited while in the custody of the Volusia County jail.

Were these matters properly investigated - by either the jail, OR the sheriff's office? Click here - and review our December 22, 2022 article for particulars.


Was Jackson-Maldonado Physically OR Mentally Tortured At The Jail
In Order To Encourage Her To Accept The Plea Deal?

Available evidence strongly suggests - that the prosecutorial crucifixation of Ms. Jackson-Maldonado required an "all hands on deck" approach - requiring all sections of the local criminal justice system to report to duty.

This publication opines that some jail staff were indispensable components in "convincing" Ms. Jackson-Maldonado to accept the prosecutor's twenty (20) year plea offer.

Solitary Confinement Used As Leverage

We again invite you to watch the January 27, 2023 plea and sentencing of Ms. Jackson-Maldonado (see video -->).

During her plea and sentencing hearing - Ms. Jackson-Maldonado clearly questions the judge whether she would remain in solitary confinement when she goes to prison.

Nicole Jackson's
Plea & Sentencing Hearing
January 27, 2023
Daytona Beach, Florida
Judge Elizabeth Blackburn


We know that her continuing confinement in solitary was a very important issue for Jackson-Maldonado - because in December 2022 - she filed a pro se motion with the Court (click Here To review motion) requesting some relief from being placed in solitary (see the below related article for additional particulars).

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VolusiaExposed.Com
January 3, 2023
HELLO FROM THE OTHERSIDE
In The Continuing Defense Of Nicole Jackson-Maldonado


Ms. Jackson-Maldonado spent a rather large portion of her time at the Volusia County jail in solitary confinement. In truth - much of that time in solitary was in response to her juvenile status - and the limitation of inmate housing space on the female wing. Per Florida law - juveniles must be housed separately from the adult population.

However, routinely - when the female adult population would drop - and an entire cell block became available - the jail administration would house Jackson-Maldonado alone within her own cell block - thus giving her more room than just a single closed cell.

This cell block housing arrangement also gave her easier access to the television and phone.

Based on our (VolusiaExposed) review of available documents - and some verbal reports that we received - we are now prepared to suggest - that some criminal justice practitioners were manipulating Ms. Jackson-Maldonado into the belief - that if she would waive her right to trial - and accept the State's plea offer - she would soon find herself in prison - where her living arrangements would be more to her liking.

We suspect that many of these "manipulations" were simple verbal advisement, while some others appear to have a more direct and nefarious intent and delivery.

RELATED ARTICLE
Daytona Beach News-Journal
September 28, 2021
Examining the runaways gunfight: 'I'm all for not killing kids but ... we need to do something'




Reviewing Jackson-Maldonado's Recent Jail Disciplinary History


As was stated earlier - Jackson-Maldonado repeatedly - in open court - stated that she had no interest in the State's plea deal of twenty (20) years in prison.

Jackson-Maldonado last publicly voiced her desire to go to trial during a January 5, 2023 hearing (see video -->).

Judge Elizabeth Blackburn reluctantly scheduled her trial to start on February 27, 2023.

On January 14, 2023 - only nine (9) days after Ms. Jackson-Maldonado last turned down the State's plea offer - Volusia County jail officers were writing a disciplinary report on Ms. Jackson-Maldonado click here to read - in which jail staff made some interesting statements - and allegations. -->

The first sentence of the disciplinary report alleges that Jackson-Maldonado started "kicking and yelling at the door of her cell for no reason". Jail inmates rarely kick and yell at their door for "no reason".

It has been reported to us - that Jackson-Maldonado was "kicking and yelling" at her cell door - because jail staff had taken property out of her cell - apparently including her legal paperwork.

It's been further reported to us - that the "taking" of Jackson-Maldonado's property was a purposeful act by some jail staff - with the planned intent of enraging Ms. Jackson-Maldonado.

Jail staff document that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado made several threatening statements towards staff - including to kill staff members.


January 5, 2023 Court hearing
Jackson-Maldonado Refused To Accept Plea Bargain - Requests To Go To Trial.


Click Here To Review
Jackson-Maldonado's Disciplinary Report


Was The Jail Disciplinary Action Used A Leverage


This publication must openly question whether the above disciplinary event was staged - in order to give prosecutors additional leverage in order to get Ms. Jackson-Maldonado to finally accept a plea bargain that she had routinely rejected.

Was Ms. Jackson-Maldonado threatened with additional criminal charges based on this disciplinary incident? Obviously, Ms. Jackson-Maldonado was again placed in solitary confinement over the disciplinary action. Was the the purpose of the "disciplinary incident" - to apply the leverages of additional criminal charges and solitary confinement in order to coerce Ms. Jackson-Maldonado to accept the State's plea offer?

Does this sound far-fetched? Well - if it does - remember this - the Volusia County jail recently fired it's corrections director over very similar allegations. (see below linked article for additional details)

RELATED ARTICLE
VolusiaExposed.Com
December 11, 2022
Volusia Jail Fires It's Corrections Director




Sheriff Chitwood's Over-Reach
Chitwood's Denial Of Having His Hand In The Cookie Jar



Sheriff Chitwood's sole responsibility was to arrest Ms. Jackson-Maldonado. With that task complete - he should have been done - having no decisional involvement regarding her prosecution and sentencing.

According to Sheriff Chitwood's January 27, 2023 statement (see video -->) - made directly after Jackson-Maldonado's plea and sentencing hearing - he stated that the Jackson-Maldonado's charging decisions were solely those of the state attorney's office.

This publication strongly opines that Sheriff Chitwood was heavily involved in the decision making regarding Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's prosecution and sentencing.

Sheriff Chitwood Press Briefing - Shortly After Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's Plea Deal & Sentencing - January 27, 2023

While Sheriff Chitwood may now wish to distance himself from the Jackson-Maldonado prosecutorial decision making - we support our conclusion of his involvement on two facts:

Fact 1 - Sheriff Chitwood's and his chief deputy's attendance at the plea and sentencing hearing.

Fact 2 - Sheriff Chitwood's past public criticisms of how others agencies have "failed" to handle Ms. Jackson-Maldonado (see related article and video -->).

After listening to the Channel 6 news interview with Sheriff Chitwood - determine for yourself whether Chitwood got exactly what he was asking for regarding the Jackson-Maldonado prosecution.

Obviously - the state attorney's office did not want to also become a target of Sheriff Chitwood's political criticisms.


Comments By Some Deputies On The Night Of The Jackson-Maldonado Shooting


In preparing for this article - we reviewed several hours of deputy worn body camera video from the evening of the Jackson-Maldonado shooting incident.

We offer for your review and consideration - two video clips of deputies discussing among themselves - the shooting of a fourteen (14) year-old child by eight (8) other deputies.
There are two "take aways" from this first video clip. --->

First, Deputy Brant Lickiss' (deputy with baseball cap) statement that he was going to quit - if deputies did not fire upon the children.

SPECIAL NOTE: In November 2021 Deputy Brant Lickiss was suspended for harassing and threatening a twelve (12) year old boy - click here to read internal affairs report

In early 2022 - Deputy Brant Lickiss resigned while being investigated for "untruthfulness" - click here to read internal affairs report


Second, Deputy Nealis' concern that other deputies may believe that he would have a different point of view regarding the shooting.

Additionally - there is another video of two deputies discussing the number of shots that were fired at Jackson-Maldonado. --->

A female deputy can be heard saying ..."you know this is fucking bad........how did this go from a signal 8 (missing person) to this.....damn that was allot of shots for just that......"

These police videos - open a whole Pandora's Box of questions and concerns - that we suspect - are now currently running through the minds of our readers.

Volusia Sheriff Deputies Discussing Shooting Kids


Volusia Sheriff Deputies Discussing The Number Of Shots That Were Fired At Nicole Jackson

Law Enforcement & The Court's
Exploitation And Coercion Of A Child

"But as sure as God made black and white .... what's done in the dark will be brought to the light ..... You can run on for a long time ..... Sooner or later God'll cut you down" ~ Johnny Cash


It is of significance - that on January 27, 2023 - Jackson was not scheduled to enter a plea - or to be sentenced. (see video ---->)

IN FACT over the past months - during several open court hearings - Jackson had consistently articulated her desire (apparently against her attorneys advice) - to reject the prosecutor's twenty (20) year plea deal - opting instead to take her case to jury trial.

Again - Jackson last voiced her desire to reject a plea deal - and to take her case in front of a jury during a January 5, 2023 hearing presided by Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Blackburn. (see video ---->)

During this hearing - Jackson also verbally requested that Judge Blackburn assign her new attorneys. Judge Blackburn denied Jackson's request for new attorneys. (see video ---->)

Plea Deal Is Withdrawn


Both prosecutors and Judge Blackburn clearly advised Ms. Jackson during the January 5, 2023 hearing - that if she did not accept the plea bargain that day - prosecutors would be withdrawing their proposed twenty (20) year plea offer. Jackson stated that she understood - and once again declined the plea offer.

Nicole Jackson's
Plea & Sentencing Hearing
January 27, 2023
Daytona Beach, Florida
Judge Elizabeth Blackburn



Jackson's January 5, 2023 Hearing
Jackson Clearly Voiced Her Desire To Fired Her Lawyers & To Go To Trial

Prosecutors Clearly Withdrew Their Twenty-Year Prison Plea Deal


The actual docketed purpose of the January 27, 2023* hearing was to hear a pro se motion to the Court, signed by Jackson (click to read motion), requesting that Judge Blackburn reconsider her January 5, 2023 denial in relieving Jackson's current attorneys - by replacing them with other attorneys. (commonly referred to as a Nelson motion)
*Please appreciate that there were two hearings in January 2023
the January 5th & Jan 27th hearing


At approximately 9 A.M. on January 27, 2023 - Judge Blackburn called to order the scheduled "Nelson hearing" - and promptly advised all present (include members of the public and media) that she was "closing" the hearing from public preview. (see video ---->)

Jackson can be observed through window in courtroom door during "closed" hearing


Sheriff deputy can be seen standing between Jackson and the exit door of the courtroom
Judge Blackburn's articulated rationale for "closing" the Nelson hearing from the public - was due to the nature of some of the issues raised in Jackson-Maldonado's Nelson motion.

Blackburn further stated that she would be conducting an ex parte hearing (something that is rare in a criminal proceeding - and is not recommended) with Ms. Jackson-Maldonado and her defense team - due to the need to discuss such matters as trial strategy and attorney-client communications.

Immediately thereafter - the courtroom deputies cleared the public - the media - and even the prosecutors from the courtroom - so there could be private discussions between Judge Blackburn, Jackson-Maldonado, and her defense team.

How Private Was
This "Closed" Hearing?

How Protected Were Jackson-Maldonado's
Rights To Due Process & A Fair Trial?


While the public, the media and even the prosecutors were forbidden to hear what was being discussed in Jackson-Maldonado's Nelson hearing - apparently friends of the alleged victims, and representatives from the VSO were clearly allowed to be present. Who were these individuals? They were the courtroom deputies (bailiffs) (see email from court administrator ------------>).

(<------ see pictures)


Courtroom Deputies (bailiffs) Filling In For Relieved "Road Deputies"


According to the official record - eight (8) VSO deputies fired on Ms. Jackson.

Standard VSO policy is to relieve those deputies of duty - pending the completion of the shooting incident review.

Apparently, it is standard VSO policy to use courtroom deputies (bailiffs) to cover the openings on "the road" - caused by the shooting deputies having to be relieved of duty. (see video ---->)

QUESTION: - Did any of these bailiffs / deputies relay information from this "closed" hearing back to Sheriff Chitwood, the prosecutor, or any of the eight (8) alleged victim deputies? If so - then we submit - that there is a high likelihood that Jackson's due process rights were effectively violated - when her trial strategy and attorney-client communications were discussed in front of these representatives of the VSO. (the deputies / bailiffs)
Judge Elizabeth Blackburn
Closes Court To Public
January 27, 2023
Daytona Beach, Florida
State v. Nicole Jackson


Click Here To Review
Jackson's Motion For New Attorneys


Click Here To Review
Volusia Court Administrator's Email



Shortly After The Jackson Shooting - Two Volusia Sheriff Deputies Discussing That Courtroom Deputies (bailiffs) May Have To Cover Road Deputies Positions Until Shooting Investigation Is Complete



Judge Blackburn's Screwing Of Constitutional Due Process


Ironically - Judge Blackburn's alleged attempt to "protect" Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's due process rights - in the end had the opposite affect. This ex parte hearing - out of the preview of the public - allowed sworn members of the VSO to gain privileged information regarding Ms. Jackson-Maldoando's defense strategy - and her communications with her defense team.

We suspect that Judge Blackburn is very much aware that this "ex parte hearing" - did in fact violate Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's due process rights - and in our opinion - this was Blackburn's rationale for sealing the hearing's transcript records from public review ------>.


“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth” - Buddha




Screwed - Glued & Tattooed
Ms. Jackson-Maldonado Didn't Stand A Chance Of Receiving
Constitutional Due Process Within A Volusia County Courtroom


From the very get-go Ms. Jackson-Maldonado didn't stand a chance of receiving her constitutional due process that most Americans expect to receive when charged with a crime. Heck - if you take the time to watch her sentencing video (see above) Ms. Jackson-Maldonado didn't even know if she was an American citizen due to her being born in Puerto Rico. (Persons born in Puerto Rico are American citizens)

This cabal - took advantage of an abandoned and unschooled child with mental health issues - simply to advance their own personal and political fortunes.

We shall end this particular article with these thoughts and OPINIONS.

We strongly believe that there will be more to uncover - when Judge Blackburn's seal on the ex parte hearing record is lifted.

We believe that Ms. Jackson-Maldonado is more the victim of the deputies - than any deputy was ever victimized by her, believing that the gunfire that was shot into her body - was more of a crime than the apparent few pot-shots she took at the deputies.

We believe that the sheriff's false narratives against this child - is a perverse form of child abuse, being that she will now serve a twenty (20) year prison sentence based largely on those false narratives.

We believe that the public defender's failure to recognize - that Attorney Avallone and Hughes had major personal and professional conflicts of interest regarding their representation of Ms. Jackson-Maldonado is either extreme incompetence OR criminal in nature.

We believe that this faux conviction against Ms. Jackson-Maldonado will haunt and stain the credibility of our local criminal justice system for decades to come.

While Ms. Jackson-Maldonado's time limitation of appealing her sentence will soon be closing - her appeal limitations for incompetent counsel is still wide open. We strongly believe that several criminal justice practitioners will eventually have some answering to do - when the man comes around .... sing it Johnny!

.....stand by to stand by.... there is surely more to come of this.........


When The Man Comes Around ~ Johnny Cash


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