Jury recommends death penalty for killer of NSU professor
On Oct. 22, the jury in the case of Randy W. Tundidor, who was charged with the first degree murder of NSU Professor Joseph Morrissey and the attempted murder of Morrissey’s wife and their 5-year-old son in May 2010, unanimously sentenced Tundidor to death by legal injection. Tundidor plead not guilty to the crimes, but, according to evidence submitted by prosecutors, Tundidor calculated the murder of Morrissey, his landlord, after Morrissey threatened Tundidor with eviction in Plantation, Fla. Tundidor’s son, Randy Tundidor Jr., an accomplice to the crime, was also convicted. Tundidor Jr. cooperated with the prosecution and was sentenced to a maximum life sentence in prison. Circuit Judge Cynthia Imperato is expected to officially sentence Tundidor early next year.
Calling for legal research and writing volunteers
A new, not-for-profit, non-partisan project, Ppoll Now, is seeking volunteers to write summaries fewer than 150 words on bills that the U. S. House of Representatives is about to consider and vote upon. Official summaries will be posted on www.thomas.gov and will be highlighted on Ppoll’s website, ppoll.org. Registered Ppoll members will cast their vote recommendations, and those polling numbers will be sent to each U.S. House of Representative member. Ppoll works out of Coral Springs and Delray Beach, but their site is national, with forums set up for each of the 435 legislative districts. For more information, contact Jay Pellis, community manager of Ppoll Now at jay@ppoll.org.
American Heart Association Heart Walk to be held at NSU
On Nov. 3, the American Heart Association will hold its “Heart Walk” on NSU’s main campus. Registration for the walk, which is open to the public, cost $32. Proceeds will go towards cardiovascular research. The event promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living, while raising funds for the association. Around 8,000 to 10,000 walkers are expected this year. The 5K walk will begin at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided to all walkers. To register, go to www.browardheartwalk.org. For more information, call the American Heart Association at 954-492-6996.
Wine tasting charity event
On Nov. 6, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Norman Brothers Produce will hold a wine tasting and open house fundraising event for the UM-NSU CARD — University of Miami-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Taste international wines, cheeses, paella, and more exotic treats. Tickets are $40 per person in advance, and $50 at the door. The event will be at Norman Brothers Produce at 7621 SW 87 Ave. in Miami. For more information, call 305-274-9363.
