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Deputy Confronts Reporter Over Mayor's $60 Million Bus Spending

4/23/2026

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On April 11 at Haulover Park, Miami Beach, Deputy Lester Aguilar confronted Local 10 News investigator Jeff Weinsier as he questioned Mayor Daniella Levine Cava over $60 million spent on electric buses.
Aguilar did not identify himself, pushed Weinsier, and threatened arrest.
First Amendment attorney Thomas Julin said Aguilar's actions infringed Weinsier's rights.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation, while Local 10 News awaits responses.

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On April 11 at Haulover Park, Miami Beach, Deputy Lester Aguilar confronted Local 10 News investigator Jeff Weinsier as he questioned Mayor Daniella Levine Cava over $60 million spent on electric buses.
Aguilar did not identify himself, pushed Weinsier, and threatened arrest.
First Amendment attorney Thomas Julin said Aguilar's actions infringed Weinsier's rights.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation, while Local 10 News awaits responses.