How an undocumented immigrant accused of manslaughter came about
– On May 19, 2023 Vergilio Aguilar-Mendez, an undocumented migrant from Guatemala as approached by St. Johns County Deputy Michael Kunovich outside a closed St. Augustine business.
During the confrontation Sgt. Michael Kunovich collapses and dies after being rushed to the hospital. Aguilar Mendez was charged with felony murder of a police officer and resisting arrest. Aguilar Mendez was charged with felony murder of a police officer and resisting arrest. Nearly a week later St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick makes his first public comments saying Sgt. Kunovich’s made a"Textbook approach” to Aguilar-Mendez because Aguilar-Mendez was trespassing on a closed business.It wasn’t for another two months until another development came in the case. On July 21, Aguilar Mendez’s lawyer filed a motion suggestion he’s not competent for prosecution.
Six months after the initial incident we’re able to obtain bodycam video from Sgt. Kunovich of the confrontation between him and Aguilar Mendez. We see Aguilar-Mendez standing outside a closed St. Augustine business eating dinner and talking to his mother on the phone.About a month later, December 20th The St. Johns County Sheriff’s office releases a 44-page case report. In it we learn the medical examiner ruled Sgt. Kunovich died of natural causes due to heart disease.
The report stated that Sgt. Kunovich never complained about health issues and was not taking any prescription medication for his heart condition.On December 29th a judge rules Aguilar Mendez has educational, cultural and linguistic challenges that affect his capacity to proceed to trial. Effectively pausing criminal proceedings.And then finally today the State Attorney’s Office dismissed the charges against Aguilar-Mendez.Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.
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