LIVE the Julio Foolio Homicide Court Proceedings — Florida vs. Alicia Andrews
The Florida trial of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio is now underway in Hillsborough County Court.
According to prosecutors that she worked as a lookout while Charles Jones celebrated his birthday. They claim she coordinated with others who later ambushed the rapper in a Holiday Inn parking area.
Three gunmen allegedly shot at Foolio’s vehicle, taking his life and wounding multiple people.
The defendant has been charged with capital murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Prosecutors have presented cell phone data that they say FL v. Alicia Andrews tie Andrews to the scene. This includes deleted texts and videos recovered from her online accounts.
Her defense attorney argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. They claim she was just on a trip with her boyfriend.
The proceedings is being covered closely by the media because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.
This phase of the trial has focused on police testimony, with forensic experts explaining how they traced Andrews’ movements.
You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where real-time coverage are shared as the case unfolds.