On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami-Dade County public defender Carlos Martinez, Monroe County State Attorney Dennis Ward, attorney Rafael Yaniz, former prosecutor Melba Pearson, journalist Tom Hudson and journalist Marc Caputo.

The This Week in South Florida Roundtable tackled several key topics on the latest episode.

Two teen brothers Jerrell and Druax Madison appeared virtually in Broward juvenile court on Tuesday, and are facing charges in the brutal beating of transgender teen Chad Sanford in Pompano Beach.

Misdemeanor charges have been upgraded to felonies against two of at least three teenagers seen on video brutally attacking an LGBTQ teen at a neighborhood park in Pompano Beach.

Broward County deputies arrested two teenagers seen on video brutally attacking an LGBTQ teen at Deerfield Beach Middle School, officials said Wednesday.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Advocacy groups recently met in Miami-Dade County to denounce what they say are several oppressive Florida legislative proposals that are in the works. CRIMINAL LAW: PROTESTA Florida legislative proposal would make it easier to criminalize protesters and prevent civil litigation if a protester is a victim of police brutality. Florida Senate Bill 48 creates publicly funded educational savings accounts to help families pay for tuition at private schools. Florida Senate Bill 84 voids the state’s pension plan for a privatized 401(k) retirement plan. Florida Senate Bill 90 limits vote-by-mail applications to one election cycle and eliminates drop-off boxes.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie, Broward Teachers Union president Anna Fusco, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, South Florida medical professional Dr. Hansel Tookes and attorneys Melba Pearson and Rafael Yaniz. The full episode can be viewed at the top of this page.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Another busy week in the news means more great topics for discussion on the This Week in South Florida roundtable. Melba Pearson is the Director of Policy and Programs for the Center for the Administration of Justice at Florida International University. Rafael Yaniz is also an attorney in Miami and a political analyst and writer. They joined TWISF hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg, and the roundtable discussion can be seen at the top of this page.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle is facing off against opponent Melba Pearson Tuesday as she seeks an eighth term in office. Fernandez Rundle has been Miami-Dades state attorney since 1993 and has come under criticism for never charging an on-duty police officer with murder in her 27 years in office. The shower was so hot that his skin separated from his body, their letter to the Department of Justice stated. Fernandez Rundle maintained that the civil arena requires a lower standard of proof than the criminal arena. We have to be able to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt, she said.

DORAL, Fla. Significant races and likely also some concern over personal interaction during a pandemic have led to larger than expected participation in early voting and vote-by-mail in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. I think well have in excess of 25% turnout, which will be the highest for any August primary, Broward Supervisor of Elections Pete Antonacci said. In Broward, a bitter tone in attacks has sparked the Democratic primary for sheriff, the de facto hole race in this overwhelmingly democratic county. If you have a mail-in ballot you can still drop it off at specified Miami-Dade and Broward locations from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday. For more information on however you choose to vote, see our Local 10 Voter Guide for 2020.

MIAMI An officers actions during a 2018 arrest are being scrutinized. Attorney Sebastian Ohanian said the officers use of force isnt justified. Melba Pearson, a former prosecutor who is seeking to unseat Miami-Dade County State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, said she agrees with Ohanian. Fernandez Rundle did not comment on the ongoing investigation. RELATED STORY: Video of Miami-Dade arrest shows officer kneeling on man who says I cant breathe

Joining the This Week in South Florida podcast are incumbent Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle and challenger Melba Pearson, Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony and his opponent, former sheriff Scott Israel, and Miami-Dade candidate for District 26 seat Omar Blanco. Subscribe to the weekly TWISF Podcast on iOS or Android

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. With elections coming up, one of the most-watched races in South Florida is for Miami-Dade County's top prosecutor. Katherine Fernandez Rundle has been the Miami-Dade State Attorney since 1993. Running against Rundle is Melba Pearson, a former prosecutor in the same Miami-Dade office. Pearson most recently has been the Deputy Director of the ACLU of Florida. The two candidates appeared on This Week in South Florida for a spirited discussion and debate.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. One of the most important races in Miami-Dade County on the primary ballot on Aug. 18 is the race for State Attorney. Katherine Fernandez Rundle is in her 27th year as Miami-Dade State Attorney. I am running for state attorney because, for too long, there has not been equal justice, Pearson said. Pearson, 46, had been an assistant state attorney for 15 years in Miami . It is clear that charges could have been filed in this case to hold the officers accountable for boiling a man to death, Pearson said.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. One of the most important races in Miami-Dade County on the primary ballot on Aug. 18 is the race for State Attorney. Katherine Fernandez Rundle is in her 27th year as Miami-Dade State Attorney. But Melba Pearson, who worked for Rundle for 15 years, believes it is time for new blood at the state attorneys office. I am running for state attorney because, for too long, there has not been equal justice, Pearson said. Pearson, 46, had been an assistant state attorney for 15 years in Miami .

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MIAMI - Join host Glenna Milberg as she welcomes state senator Anitere Flores, state senator Jose Javier Rodriguez, Florida ACLU deputy director Melba Pearson, local attorney Marili Cancio and local attorney Burnadette Norris-Weeks on the "This Week in South Florida" podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TWISF PODCAST - iOS | AndroidCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.