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: Isreal Rogner
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today thatISREAL ROGNERwas sentenced to the statutory maximum of fifteen (15) years in prison for DUI Manslaughter and fifteen (15) years of probation for numerous other charges related to a 2022 drunk driving crash. Rogner plowed into a line of stopped vehicles at the intersection

PRESS RELEASE: Albert Wilcox
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Albert Wilcox was convicted after jury trial of Murder In The Second Degree With A Firearm. The crime was committed on 02/26/2022 and investigated by the Bradenton Police Department and the Manatee County Sheriff’S Office. The trial was held at the Manatee County

PRESS RELEASE: Carlos Herrera/Akeleis Dumbar
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that defendants, Carlos Herrera and Akeleis Dumbar, were sentenced on January 31, 2025, to life in prison after being convicted by a jury for Attempted 1st Degree Murder with a Firearm; Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle within 1,000 feet of a Person; Shooting