OUR MISSION
The Twelfth Judicial Circuit Office of the State Attorney is committed to ensuring that our community is protected by pursuing vigorous and fair prosecution of criminal offenders, by seeking justice, safeguarding the innocent and advocating for the rights of all victims. We will seek truth and justice in a professional manner, while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Latest News
PRESS RELEASE: Adrian Noel Castillo
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Adrian Noel Castillo was convicted after jury trial of Driving While License Cancelled, Suspended Or Revoked and Causing Death. The crime was committed on 02/02/2024 and investigated by Florida Highway Patrol. The trial was held at the Manatee County Courthouse on May 5th
PRESS RELEASE: Andrew Scott Crose
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Andrew Scott Crose was convicted of one count of Traveling to Seduce, Solicit, or Entice a Child to Commit a Sex Act and one count of Use of a Computer to Seduce, Solicit, or Entice a Child to Commit a Sex Act. The
PRESS RELEASE: Amaury Fernandez
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today thatAmaury Fernandez, a competitive bodybuilder, was sentenced Wednesday, April 16, 2025, to 30 years in prison, followed by 15 years of probation, for the charges of Sexual Battery, False Imprisonment, and Tampering with a Witness. The Defendant, age 30, was tried in October of
