Leon "Leo" Glore, a New York jeweler who has appeared on Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean, was arrested after Miami police say he flashed a handgun during a late-night parking dust-up inside a downtown condo garage. The clash unfolded March 11 in the Paramount Miami Worldcenter tower, ending with a frightened driver calling 911 and Glore later being processed at the county detention center before his release on bond.
Police account
According to Miami police, the confrontation began around 12:30 a.m. on March 11 in the Paramount Miami Worldcenter parking garage at 851 NE First Ave. Investigators say Glore pulled up behind another driver in a white Ferrari, repeatedly honked, then got out and started arguing. The arrest report alleges he pulled out a black handgun and told the other man, "Give me a reason," which the victim said made him fear for his life and prompted the 911 call. Court and jail records state Glore was booked at the county jail and later released after posting a $5,500 bond, and a written not-guilty plea has been filed on his behalf, according to Local 10.
Who is Leo Glore?
Glore, 35, runs Glore Jewelry and promotes custom pieces to high-profile clients. He appeared as a guest on season 5 of Below Deck Mediterranean and frequently posts images of celebrities and luxury cars on social media. His business and flashy lifestyle have been profiled in features that spotlight his public persona, including coverage in Flaunt.
Booking and defense
Glore's attorney has filed a written not-guilty plea and says the defense plans to seek dismissal of the case under Florida's Stand Your Ground law. The defense also contends officers initially reviewed building security footage and released Glore at the scene, before he was later arrested and booked. The public records associated with the booking and the attorney's statement have been described in news reporting on the case.
Legal implications
Under Florida law, a person may use or threaten force when it is reasonably necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm, and there is a specific procedure to claim immunity from prosecution under that standard. The framework for those claims, including how judges handle pretrial immunity hearings, is laid out in Chapter 776 of the Florida Statutes. Florida Statutes explain how a judge may evaluate a pretrial immunity claim under Chapter 776.
What to watch
Glore has pleaded not guilty, and his legal team has signaled it will push for dismissal through a Stand Your Ground immunity motion. Prosecutors now have to decide whether to press ahead, contest any immunity claim, or potentially adjust course based on what a judge decides. How the court handles a pretrial immunity hearing, along with any security footage the defense says exists, will be key developments as the case moves forward.
