Current Case Status
On August 27, 2026, the Court found that Councilmembers Kassandra Timothe, Mary Estimé-Irvin and Pierre Frantz Charles violated Section 19 of the North Miami Charter by interfering with City administration. The Court found that the Sunshine Law claim was not proven. Post-trial proceedings are continuing, and this page will be updated as new rulings and filings are issued
Last updated: September 9, 2026
What This Case Is About
This civil lawsuit challenges the actions surrounding the 2024 removal of North Miami City Manager Rasha Cameau. It alleged that Councilmembers Kassandra Timothe, Mary Estimé-Irvin and Pierre Frantz Charles coordinated outside public meetings in violation of Florida’s Sunshine Law and interfered with City administration in violation of Section 19 of the North Miami Charter.
The evidence centered on the City Council meetings of April 9, May 7 and June 4, 2024, along with actions involving City staff before and between those meetings.
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Case Timeline
- April 9, 2024: The Council moved to begin removing City Manager Rasha Cameau during Council Reports, without a listed agenda item.
- May 7, 2024: The Council adopted the preliminary resolution starting the formal removal process.
- June 4, 2024: The Council adopted the final resolution removing Cameau.
- August 24–26, 2026: The Sunshine and Charter claims were tried before Judge Beatrice Butchko Sanchez.
- August 27, 2026: The Court found that the three councilmembers violated Charter Section 19. The Sunshine Law claim was not proven.
- September 2026: Post-trial motions and related proceedings continue.