Tampa judge removed from Julio Foolio murder case

Tampa judge barred from sentencing in shooting of rapper Julio Foolio

A defense attorney for Alicia Andrews accused Judge Michelle Sisco of showing bias throughout her trial.

New judge to oversee Alicia Andrews' sentencing after successful appeal

TAMPA, Fla. (Court TV) — A Florida woman faces sentencing with a new judge after successfully having the trial judge removed from her case. Alicia Andrews appears in court during her murder trial on Oct. 29, 2025. (Court TV) Alicia Andrews was convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of rapper Charles Jones, known as “Julio Foolio.” Andrews was convicted for her role in the killing in October, but her sentencing was on hold after her atto…

Judge Booted From Julio Foolio M*rder Case After Bias Claims Explode in Court

An appellate court in Florida has removed a judge from sentencing in a closely watched manslaughter case tied to the 2024 killing of rapper Charles “Julio Foolio” Jones after defense attorneys raised concerns about bias during trial. The Florida 2nd District Court of Appeals ruled that Judge Michelle Sisco should no longer preside over proceedings involving defendant Alicia LaToya Andrews, whose lawyer now plans to seek a new trial. Jeremy McLym…

Tampa judge removed from Julio Foolio murder case

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— The judge involved in the murder trial of a rapper in Tampa has been disqualified. Judge Michelle Sisco has been removed after a defense attorney cited "hostile comments." According to court documents, Alicia Andrews faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted for first-degree murder as a principal or conspiracy to commit first-degree [...]

Judge Ousted from Foolio Murder Trial Amid Bias Allegations

Judge Michelle Sisco is under scrutiny for her conduct during the widely covered trial of Julio Foolio’s murder. The case concluded last October with Alicia Andrews convicted of manslaughter after an eight-day proceeding. Following the verdict, Andrews’ lawyer, Jeremy McLymont, requested a delay in sentencing and called for Sisco’s removal, citing “hostile remarks” and signs of bias throughout the trial. A recent filing shared on X/My Mixtapez c…

Judge Removed From Julio Foolio Murder Case by Appeals Court

A Florida appellate court has cleared the way for a change in oversight in the high-profile homicide case tied to the death of rapper Julio Foolio, granting a petition to remove the trial judge ahead of sentencing. The ruling centers on Judge Michelle Sisco, who presided over the trial of Alicia Andrews. Andrews was found guilty of manslaughter in October after an eight-day trial, while being acquitted of first-degree murder in the fatal shootin…