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id: ee04f32b11
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 16:58 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 00:42 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Judge rejects plea deal in 2019 killing of Miami-Dade teacher

A Miami-Dade judge rejected a 30-year plea deal for a former assistant principal accused of killing a teacher in 2019, CBS News Miami reported.

Section: [Public Safety](/miami/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Local 10 News (WPLG, ABC)](https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/11/06/family-of-slain-norland-teacher-rejects-plea-deal-for-ex-assistant-principal-charged-in-her-killing/), 2026-11-06 16:58 EST: Family of slain Norland teacher rejects plea deal for ex-assistant principal charged in her killing
- [CBS News Miami (WFOR)](https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/judge-rejects-plea-deal-ernest-roberts-kameela-russell-murder-case/), 2026-11-06 20:00 EST: Miami-Dade judge rejects 30-year plea deal for ex-assistant principal accused of killing teacher in 2019
- [NBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ)](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/judge-rejects-plea-deal-2019-murder-miami-gardens-teacher/3885048/), 2026-11-07 00:42 EST: Judge rejects plea deal in 2019 murder case of Miami Gardens teacher

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