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Foundation honoring late Tampa teen Andrew Joseph III stages ‘Ending Qualified Immunity’ concert

The 14-year-old died a decade ago after being detained by the Hillsborough County Sheriff.

by Ray Roa January 30, 2025August 3, 2025

The 14-year-old died a decade ago after being detained by the Hillsborough County Sheriff.

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Memorial weekend for Tampa teen Andrew Joseph III wraps on Sunday

The family is hosting qualified immunity workshops, a play preview, and more.

by Ray Roa February 7, 2024January 30, 2025

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When people are shot by police, this Tampa couple helps families heal and organize

After winning their case against Hillsborough Sheriff, the Josephs give others a blueprint for fighting police brutality

by Justin Garcia January 13, 2023July 26, 2025

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Family of Andrew Joseph III awarded $15 million in lawsuit against Hillsborough Sheriff, calls win a blow to qualified immunity

The Josephs said that their win is a ‘blueprint’ for families harmed by law enforcement.

by Justin Garcia September 22, 2022August 5, 2025

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Attorneys give closing statements in Andrew Joseph III trial

Jurors are now deliberating the verdict for the trial.

by Justin Garcia September 22, 2022June 16, 2025

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Hillsborough Sheriff lawyers make failed attempt at qualified immunity after resting case in Andrew Joseph III trial

Qualified immunity was denied for Corporal Mark Clark before the trial, but HCSO tried again, and failed.

by Justin Garcia September 21, 2022June 17, 2025

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Judge in Andrew Joseph III trial scolds Hillsborough Sheriff for arresting witness

‘They said I missed my court date and I was going to jail because of it.’

by Justin Garcia September 20, 2022April 7, 2025

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In Tampa trial, family of Andrew Joseph III remembers ‘golden child’ and says there’s no proof he caused trouble at fair

Today, a Hillsborough Sheriff representative was evasive when asked why Joseph was painted as a criminal.

by Justin Garcia September 19, 2022May 27, 2025

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Despite attempt to block testimony, friend of Andrew Joseph III says HCSO advised them to cross I-4

The witness gave an emotional testimony about the events leading up to Joseph’s death.

by Justin Garcia September 16, 2022July 19, 2025

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In Andrew Joseph III trial, expert testifies Hillsborough deputies violated constitution and state law

The judge in the federal wrongful death trial also clashed with HCSO’s legal team about interpretation of state law.

by Justin Garcia September 15, 2022April 17, 2025

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Hillsborough sheriff sergeant says laws about child detention are up for interpretation in Andrew Joseph III trial

Retired Master Sergeant Todd Anthony said that Florida State Law about detaining children should be up to individual officers.

by Justin Garcia September 14, 2022June 7, 2025

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‘You can’t manufacture facts’: Hillsborough deputies can’t get story straight in Andrew Joseph III trial

HCSO officers and legal team told conflicting stories today at the federal trial.

by Justin Garcia September 13, 2022March 20, 2025

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As Tampa trial for Andrew Joseph III family begins, activists from around the country show support

The trial is expected to last until Sept. 22, and some activists said they will be in Tampa the whole time.

by Justin Garcia September 12, 2022July 8, 2025

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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office set to face trial for the death of Andrew Joseph III, family says

The Florida State Fair Authority is also a defendant in the upcoming trial, which is currently set for September.

by Justin Garcia August 31, 2022January 30, 2025

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Andrew Joseph III, Tampa teen killed after being ejected from state fair, honored with Riverwalk paver

by CL Staff July 13, 2020

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Memorial for teen killed during Florida State Fair set for Saturday

by Kate Bradshaw February 5, 2016February 17, 2025