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Appeals Court Ousts Trial Judge in Alicia Andrews’ Julio Foolio Case Over Bias Claims

The appellate panel’s finding of a legally sufficient bias petition triggers reassignment for sentencing.

Overview

  • Florida’s 2nd District Court of Appeal disqualified Judge Michelle Sisco from Alicia Andrews’ case and kept sentencing on hold.
  • Chief Judge Christopher Sabella was ordered to appoint a new judge to oversee Andrews’ sentencing.
  • Defense attorney Jeremy McLymont filed an 18-page petition alleging Sisco abandoned “cold neutrality,” supported by 16 clips from the streamed trial.
  • McLymont welcomed the ruling and said he plans to seek a new trial for Andrews.
  • A jury acquitted Andrews of first-degree murder but convicted her of manslaughter in Julio Foolio’s 2024 killing, leaving her facing up to 15 years as four male co-defendants face potential death sentences.