Three indictments issued by Fall Term Grand Jury

BY JENNIFER CABRERA

Assistant State Attorney Daniel Owen and Zouzouko Doualehi presented to The Alachua County Fall Term Grand Jury State vs. Jason Lynady Sr., 10/5/1984. The Citizens of Alachua County returned a True Bill indicting Jason Lynady for first degree murder for the unlawful killing of “M.J.G”, possession of firearm by a felon, tampering with physical evidence, and tampering with a witness, on April 23rd, 2021. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office investigation led to the arrest of Lynady. No Bond issued for count one first degree murder.

Assistant State Attorney Sean Brewer presented to the Alachua County Fall Term Grand Jury, State vs Adrian Reshard Cushion, 7/18/2002. The Alachua Police Department investigation led to the arrest of Cushion October 31st. The Fall Term Grand Jury returned a True Bill indicting Cushion for carry a concealed firearm. The Grand Jury considered the facts, testimony, the evidence and the law and advised the State Attorney and find No True Bill as to the death of Stoney Shine. Cushion is currently being held in the Alachua County Sheriff Office Department of the Jail with a $50,000 bond.

The initial report on Shine’s death can be read here.

Assistant State Attorney Pamela Gordon and Assistant State Attorney Brian Rodgers presented to the Alachua County Fall Term Grand Jury, State vs Keyshawn Wanya Bailey, 10/22/1995. The Citizens of Alachua County returned a True Bill indicting Keyshawn Bailey for first degree murder, aggravated child abuse, child abuse and child neglect. The Gainesville Police Department investigation led to the arrest of Keyshawn Bailey for the unlawful killing of 8 month old “L.B.” No bond issued.

The initial report on the death of the baby can be read here.

The finding of a TRUE BILL means that the defendants will now be arraigned and will face trial at a later date. A NO TRUE BILL is a procedure to dismiss charges against a defendant when the grand jury does not find enough evidence to charge the defendant with violating a law.

The Honorable Judge Meshon T. Rawls received the grand jury findings, and no bond was issued on the first degree murder counts for the defendants.

Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. released the following statement: “[My team and I] are pleased with the decision of the Grand Jury and thank the State Attorney’s Office for their hard work. These cases are not always solved overnight, but due to the tenacity and dedication of the detectives and investigators from ASO and the State Attorney’s Office, we continue to pursue justice for all, no matter how long it takes.