Judge holds off on media access restrictions in Miami murder retrial
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
A judge in Florida has delayed a decision regarding media access during the retrial of Rashaun Jones, who is accused in the murder of former Miami football player Bryan Pata. The retrial is significant, considering the circumstances surrounding Pata's death. The case has drawn attention due to the implications for both the defendant and the Miami football community. A future hearing date for further discussion has not been announced.
- •Rashaun Jones is retried for the murder of Bryan Pata.
- •The judge has not decided on media access restrictions yet.
- •Pata was a former Miami football player.
- •The retrial has garnered significant public interest.
- 9:58 PMESPN NCAAF — Judge gags attorneys in Miami murder retrial
"A Florida judge held off on deciding whether to restrict media access around the retrial of Rashaun Jones in the alleged murder of former Miami teammate Bryan Pata.
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