In The Media
Piotrowski Law’s cases are often covered by the press. Reporters from the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Associated Press, CNN, ESPN, CNBC, Fox News, the Miami Herald and NBC 6 have covered matters handled by this office, and the firm is regularly asked to comment on criminal justice issues in South Florida. The stories below are collected as reported. Quotations are reproduced verbatim from the outlet named, with the publication date. News coverage describes what was reported at the time and is not a representation about the outcome of any case. Every case is different, and prior coverage does not predict or guarantee a result in any other matter.
Police accountability and use of force
Cop says he slapped black Miami man because he spit on him. Prosecutors didn't buy it.
“The story the officers concocted was simply false. The officer claimed he spit on him. The video evidence proved otherwise. Luckily, the officers couldn't keep their stories straight in deposition and based on their inconsistent and inaccurate testimony, the prosecutor was left with no choice but to dismiss the felony charges.”
Miami Beach temporarily suspends police filming ordinance after multiple rough arrests
“It's absurd that she was arrested. The video clearly shows she didn't do anything wrong. What the police wrote down in their report is contradicted by the cellphone video and it's disturbing.”
Videos show "excessive" force in arrest of Italian FIU student
“The use of force was excessive in response to the situation.”
- Miami Herald Aug 31, 2018 — Cop slapped him in the face. Now, officer's actions under review
- WSVN Channel 7 Aug 30, 2018 — Video appears to show MDPD officer slapping handcuffed suspect
- NBC 6 South Florida Aug 30, 2018 — Video showing Miami-Dade cop allegedly hitting suspect being investigated
- Miami Herald Sep 2, 2021 — Miami Beach drops prosecution of woman pepper sprayed
- Il Messaggero / Quotidiano.net / Corriere Adriatico (Italy) May 9, 2024 — Italian national coverage of the Falcinelli arrest
Miami Gardens — Stand Your Ground
'Defending herself': Miami Gardens mother justified for killing baby's father
“She was defending herself because she was being attacked.”
- NBC 6 — broadcast segment (video) Sep 3, 2024 — Television segment on the same story
Miami-Dade child abuse trial
Miami-Dade babysitter acquitted of brutally beating 7-year-old girl
“This was never about not having sympathy for a little girl. Everybody feels sorry for a little girl, but in every complex situation, our job is to really look at the evidence for the weight that it is. I hope that we can move on from this verdict, all of us, and now the little girl possibly will receive the care that she needs.”
- Local 10 / WPLG Feb 5, 2026 — Woman testifies in her own defense in Miami-Dade after 10-year-old brain bleed survivor testifies about abuse
Bernard Tomic
Report: Miami prosecutors drop charges against Bernard Tomic
“Completely inconsistent internal hotel security reports.”
Bernard Tomic charges of trespassing and resisting arrest dropped by police
“We knew all along the case wouldn't hold up in court and the charges would be dropped.”
Tomic's Miami lawyer says he's innocent
“Mr Tomic is innocent.”
- KSL News Oct 1, 2015 — Report: Miami charges against Bernard Tomic dropped
- Reuters / Rediff / tennis press Jul–Oct 2015 — Wire and syndicated coverage
The $3.9 million PPP loan case
Officials: Man lied to get $3.9M in coronavirus loans
“Defense attorney Chad Piotrowski said Hines is a legitimate business owner who is anxious to tell his side of the story.”
He Got a $3.9 Million P.P.P. Loan. Then He Bought a Lamborghini.
“David is a legitimate business owner who, like millions of Americans, suffered financially during the pandemic. While the allegations appear very serious, especially in light of the pandemic, David is anxious to tell his side of the story when the time comes.”
Florida man David T. Hines arrested and charged for using Covid-19 PPP loan to buy a Lamborghini
“A legitimate business owner who, like millions of Americans, suffered financially during the pandemic.”
- CNN (carried by WHDH, BuzzFeed News, HuffPost UK) Jul 28, 2020 — The same statement, given to CNN
- Miami Herald Jul 27, 2020 — First he got $4 million in COVID-19 relief loans. Then he bought a Lamborghini
- Fox News Jul 2020 — Miami man, 29, used PPP loans to buy 2020 Lamborghini Huracan: DOJ
- CNBC Jul 29, 2020 — Florida man allegedly spent coronavirus relief money on a Lamborghini
- NBC 6 South Florida Jul 28, 2020 — Miami man lied to get $3.9M in coronavirus loans, bought Lamborghini: prosecutors
- The Morning Call (Allentown, PA) Jul 28, 2020 — First he got $4 million in COVID-19 relief loans. Then he bought a Lamborghini
- Orlando Sentinel · WKMG/ClickOrlando · Tampa Bay Times · Capital Gazette · AJC · Robb Report Jul–Aug 2020 — Further syndication
- Perez Hilton Jul 29, 2020 — Entertainment-blog pickup of the PPP case
Federal election-fraud prosecution
Four cases show DOJ crackdown on election fraud
“It's easy to draw conclusions when a case involves charged terms like ‘Russia’ and ‘elections.’”
- Miami Herald Apr 30, 2025 — Russian citizen hired man in Florida fake voter scheme: feds
Federal cybercrime and cryptocurrency
How the FBI's BTC-e database and sloppy opsec ensnared a Russian rapper and alleged crypto-launderer
“Boiko's Miami-based defense attorney, Chad Piotrowski, said his client wasn't arrested until the last weekend of March.”
The Key West gold bar case
Man who stole gold bar from Key West museum blames abuse and cannabis addiction
“The Richard that stands before this court for sentencing is a very different person than he was in 2010 when he brazenly walked into the Mel Fisher Museum to steal a gold bar.”
- Miami Herald Jul 30, 2018 — Thieves get prison for stealing gold bar from Key West FL museum
William Husel murder trial (Columbus, Ohio) — Jaime Lapidus
Judge weighs whether to dismiss Ohio doc's 25 murder charges
“That's where the answer lies: What was exactly told to that grand jury, whether it was false or not, and whether it was knowingly false.”
Prosecution rests in William Husel murder trial after calling 53 witnesses
“He saved their lives repeatedly before he was arbitrarily now accused of deciding to end their lives in the absence of a motive. No financial gain, no personal gain, nothing that would suggest any animosity towards a single one of these patients.”
- The Columbus Dispatch Mar 31, 2022 — Why did William Husel defense team rest case Thursday?
- Spectrum News 1 Dec 2, 2021 — Judge weighs whether to dismiss Ohio doc's 25 murder charges
- Legal Reader Apr 2022 — As Husel's criminal case closes, he'll still face civil suits
Celebrity jeweler case
Celebrity jeweler seen on reality show ‘Below Deck’ accused of pulling gun in Miami parking spat
“Mr. Glore was initially investigated and released at the scene after officers reviewed the building's security footage. Weeks later, he was arrested despite that same evidence. Based on the facts and the video, we will be asking the Court to dismiss the charges pursuant to Florida's Stand Your Ground law.”
- The Independent (UK) Apr 28, 2026 — Celebrity jeweler seen on ‘Below Deck’ pulled a gun on someone after they blocked his Ferrari in Florida, police say
- AceShowbiz Apr 29, 2026 — Celebrity jeweler for 50 Cent and Meek Mill arrested over Ferrari parking incident
Florida City
Mother arrested on manslaughter charge in 5-year-old's shooting death in Florida City
“A mother lost her child. There is nothing the criminal justice system can do to this woman that comes close to what she is already going through.”
South Florida mother faces charges after shooting death of 5-year-old daughter in Florida City home
“This is an unimaginable tragedy for this mother and her entire family.”
- Local 10 en Español Aug 13, 2026 — Madre es arrestada por homicidio involuntario tras muerte a tiros de su hija de 5 años
- Hoodline · Tampa Free Press · Caribbean National Weekly Aug 13–14, 2026 — Additional pickups
Commentary and analysis
Miami-Dade halted weed prosecutions, but thousands were jailed anyway. Most were Black
“They use it as a pretext. I think that's clear as day.”
- NBC 6 South Florida Jun 22, 2026 — Legal analysis — George Pino verdict, Boca Chita Key boat crash
- Miami New Times Mar 2014 — Get in Trouble at Ultra? Call Chad Piotrowski for Free Legal Help
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter.

