THIS JUST IN: Francisco Oliveira found NOT GUILTY in Estefano case

A Miami jury found Francisco Oliveira NOT GUILTY in famed songwriter Estefano's case. The judgment came in at 5:27 PM, on August 27, 2008.
Francisco Oliveira, a handyman, was being held in Miami for allegedly shooting popular Latino music songwriter Fabio Alonso Salgado, known as Estefano.

UPDATE: ''This jury gives us great faith in the system,'' said Oliveira's defense attorney, Frank Rubio. ``They came to the right conclusion -- all [prosecutors] had was an uncorroborated, post-traumatic recollection of the victim. They had no DNA. No gun. No confession. No gunshot residue.''
As for Estefano his rep said: ''It would be an enormous understatement to say that Estefano is disappointed by the verdict,'' Thornton said. ``But he is grateful to be alive and believes this matter will ultimately be judged by a higher authority.''
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Estefano faces his manager in court...murder plot, stealing millions

(court pool photo by Rolando Fernandez)
Fabio 'Estefano' Salgado has recovered from nearly being killed last May to appearing in a Miami court for what his lawyer believes is a case of a murder plot, stealing from his copyrights, and even involvement from the Santeria religion.
Estafano faced his financial manager Jose Luis Gil in civil court in Miami. Circuit court judge Ronald Friedman has ordered the bank accounts and property frozen until further notice. The suit alleges that Gil stole millions from Estefano, creator of the many hits of Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Gloria Estefan. Check out more of this case.