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Florida's Supreme Court rejects state prosecutor's bid to be reinstated after suspension by DeSantisFlorida Supreme Court justices voted 6-1 Thursday to deny a petition from former State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which serves metro Orlando.
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A lawyer for a suspended Florida prosecutor told the state Supreme Court that Gov. Ron DeSantis exceeded his authority when he removed a Democratic state attorney from her elected office.
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Southern Poverty Law Center lawyers Thursday filed a federal lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, arguing the ouster violated the rights of voters.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis late Tuesday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a challenge to his suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, saying the case "presents a political question."
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Current and former Democratic lawmakers and former Florida Supreme Court justices have signed onto legal briefs backing suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell’s bid to get her job back.
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DeSantis’ office began investigating Monique Worrell, of Orange County, earlier this year.
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Hundreds gathered on the steps of Orlando City Hall to rally in support of Monique Worrell.
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about Gov. Ron DeSantis' action this week to suspend Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell of Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit. Plus, we get a preview of WMFE's new series Central Florida Seen and Heard: Immigration Divide.
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Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren addressed his concerns following the suspension of Monique Worrell.
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DeSantis accused Monique Worrell of “neglecting her duty” and being lax on criminal enforcement. It follows the suspension of Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren last year.
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Monique Worrell said that personally she is "unequivocally opposed to the death penalty" but is obligated to follow the law.
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The families of two people killed in a series of shootings in Orlando are speaking out via their attorney, Mark NeJame.