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90 Day Fiancé Alum's Ex Acquitted of Attempted Murder Charge
Cole Goldberg found not guilty in 2022 incident involving ex-girlfriend Caroline Schwitzky
Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:07am
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Cole Goldberg, the ex-boyfriend of 90 Day Fiancé alum Caroline Schwitzky, was acquitted by a Florida judge on a charge of attempted murder. Goldberg was accused of trying to drown Schwitzky during a 2022 incident at the Boca Bash event, but he was found not guilty after three days of testimony.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complexities of domestic violence allegations and the importance of due process, as the judge ultimately ruled that the prosecution did not prove its case against Goldberg beyond a reasonable doubt.
The details
Goldberg, 27, was also found not guilty on charges of simple battery and battery by strangulation. His attorneys argued that the incident occurred as he was trying to prevent himself from drowning, while prosecutors alleged that he intentionally held Schwitzky's head underwater and physically assaulted her. Schwitzky testified that she believed she was being attacked by a shark before realizing it was Goldberg, while Goldberg claimed he went into the water out of concern for Schwitzky's safety.
- The incident occurred in 2022 during the Boca Bash event.
- Goldberg was acquitted by a Florida judge on March 12, 2026.
The players
Cole Goldberg
The ex-boyfriend of 90 Day Fiancé alum Caroline Schwitzky, who was accused of attempting to drown her in 2022 but was later acquitted of the charges.
Caroline Schwitzky
A 90 Day Fiancé alum who appeared on the show in 2016 as a talent agent representing Paola Mayfield, and who accused her ex-boyfriend Cole Goldberg of trying to drown her in 2022.
Judge John Parnofiello
The Florida judge who presided over the trial and ultimately acquitted Cole Goldberg of the attempted murder charge.
Victoria Suarez
The Assistant State Attorney who prosecuted the case against Cole Goldberg.
Heidi Perlet and Marc Shiner
The attorneys who represented Cole Goldberg and expressed relief at his acquittal.
What they’re saying
“I'm so glad the truth finally came out. I've been dealing with this since 2022, so it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulder. There's no resentment with Caroline, I just cant believe she would ever think I could do something like that.”
— Cole Goldberg (TMZ)
“We are all relieved and grateful that this four year ordeal is over. We had every confidence in Judge Parnofiello's ability to be fair to both sides of the aisle and to follow the law. Despite being a young judge, his sense of fairness, intelligence and reputation for following the law is undisputed.”
— Heidi Perlet and Marc Shiner, Goldberg's attorneys (TMZ)
What’s next
It is unclear if Caroline Schwitzky plans to pursue any further legal action or if she and Cole Goldberg will attempt to reconcile following the verdict.
The takeaway
This case highlights the complexities of domestic violence allegations and the importance of due process, as the judge ultimately ruled that the prosecution did not prove its case against Goldberg beyond a reasonable doubt. It serves as a reminder that the legal system must carefully weigh all evidence before rendering a verdict, even in high-profile cases involving public figures.
