Thomas Benton appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Because Benton raised a facially sufficient claim based on newly discovered evidence that is not refuted by the record, we reverse and remand for an evidentiary hearing.
Benton was charged with count one, first-degree murder, count two, armed robbery, and count...
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