90 Day Fiance: Caroline’s Ex-Boyfriend Cole Found Not Guilty — Court Drops Charges

A major legal case connected to the reality TV world of 90 Day Fiancé has reached a dramatic conclusion. Cole Goldberg, the former partner of Caroline Schwitzky, has been found not guilty of all charges in a high-profile court case that began several years ago.

Below is a detailed look at what happened, what the court decided, and how the case unfolded.


The accusations that started the case

The legal battle began after an incident in 2022 during Boca Bash, a large boating event in Palm Beach County, Florida. According to Caroline Schwitzky’s testimony, the confrontation happened shortly after she broke up with Cole Goldberg while they were on the water.

Schwitzky claimed that during the argument, Goldberg forced her underwater and tried to drown her, describing the frightening moment in court. She said she felt as if she might die during the struggle in the water.

Following the incident, authorities arrested Goldberg and charged him with several serious offenses, including:

  • Attempted murder

  • Simple battery

  • Battery by strangulation

The charges immediately drew attention because of Schwitzky’s connection to the popular reality series.


The trial and courtroom testimony

The case eventually went to trial in Palm Beach County, Florida, where a judge heard several days of testimony.

During the proceedings:

  • Prosecutors argued that Goldberg intentionally attacked Schwitzky in the water.

  • They also referenced multiple eyewitnesses who reportedly saw the struggle from nearby boats.

However, Goldberg’s defense team strongly rejected those accusations.

Goldberg testified that he never intended to harm Schwitzky. Instead, he claimed he jumped into the water because he feared she might be in danger in unfamiliar waters and that the situation spiraled out of control.

His lawyers argued that the incident was chaotic and that the evidence did not prove a deliberate attempt to kill or injure her.


The judge’s final verdict

After reviewing the testimony and evidence, Circuit Judge John Parnofiello delivered the final decision.

The judge ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, which is the legal standard required for a criminal conviction.

As a result, the court issued a not guilty verdict on all counts, including:

  • Attempted murder

  • Simple battery

  • Battery by strangulation

The ruling ended a legal battle that had lasted nearly four years.


Cole Goldberg reacts to the verdict

Following the court decision, Goldberg expressed relief that the case was finally over.

He said the situation had weighed heavily on him since the incident in 2022 and that he felt grateful the court had reached its conclusion.

Goldberg also stated that he plans to return to law school in South Florida, hoping to move forward with his life after the lengthy legal ordeal.

His attorneys also released statements praising the judge’s fairness and the legal process.


Caroline Schwitzky’s response

While Goldberg celebrated the outcome, Schwitzky reportedly said she is still processing the verdict and was not immediately ready to comment in detail about the court’s decision.

The case clearly had a deep emotional impact on both individuals, especially given the seriousness of the accusations and the public attention surrounding them.


Why the case drew so much attention

The trial attracted widespread media coverage because of Schwitzky’s connection to the TLC franchise.

Caroline Schwitzky previously appeared in the world of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, where she was introduced as a talent agent representing cast member Paola Mayfield.

Although she was not a main cast member for long, her association with the franchise meant that the case quickly became a topic of discussion among fans of the show.


The case now closed

With the judge’s ruling, the criminal charges against Cole Goldberg have officially been dismissed.

While the verdict does not erase the controversy surrounding the incident, it legally clears Goldberg of wrongdoing in the case. The situation serves as a reminder of how complex and emotionally charged legal disputes can become, especially when they involve public figures connected to popular television shows.

For fans of 90 Day Fiancé, the verdict closes one of the franchise’s most serious real-life controversies in recent years.90 Day Fiancé' star Caroline Schwitzky's ex acquitted of attempted murder -  AOL