February 8, 2006
Anthony Joseph Farina v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
SC04-1610, SC05-935

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Summary:

Mr. Farina was convicted of the fatal shooting of Michelle Van Ness, murdered during a robbery of a Taco Bell restaurant. The jury voted 7-5 to recommend a death sentence and he was condemned. The Supreme Court overturned the sentence. In the second sentencing hearing, the jury voted unanimously to recommend a death sentence and Mr. Farina was condemned. The sentence was upheld by this Court on direct appeal and a trial judge later rejected Mr. Farina's first postconviction appeal. In this appeal, Mr. Farina challenges that decision.