Suspended Florida prosecutor sues Gov. Ron DeSantis to get his job back
2 years, 4 months ago

Suspended Florida prosecutor sues Gov. Ron DeSantis to get his job back

NPR  

Suspended Florida prosecutor sues Gov. Ron DeSantis to get his job back Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris O'Meara/AP Chris O'Meara/AP MIAMI — A Florida prosecutor is suing Gov. Warren was twice elected as state attorney, and Warren says DeSantis violated his right to freedom of speech and by his actions overturned an election. Warren says DeSantis also violated Florida law by improperly removing him from office for political reasons. The governor has dismissed other Democratic elected officials, including the sheriff of Broward County, Scott Israel, for failings in his department's response to the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School four years ago.

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DeSantis appointee says he won’t help his elected replacement take office
2 weeks, 1 day ago

DeSantis appointee says he won’t help his elected replacement take office

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A state attorney in Florida told his staff he can’t legally help his elected replacement take over his seat because Gov. An executive order issued by DeSantis in 2023 suspending then-State Attorney Monique Worrell from office is still in effect, argued state attorney Andrew Bain in a message sent to staff on Monday. Bain said in the …

Trump just handed ex-rival DeSantis some powerful decisions
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump just handed ex-rival DeSantis some powerful decisions

Politico  

“Everyone who wrote Gov. A veteran GOP Florida operative, similarly granted anonymity to discuss internal dynamics, said Tuesday they would be “shocked” if Uthmeier — who is currently in Italy with DeSantis on a trade mission — didn’t get the post. The House and Senate seats alone are already upending Florida’s future political landscape, as both Waltz and Rubio were …

1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida wins back old job
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida wins back old job

The Independent  

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Former Florida law enforcement official claims wrongful termination, accuses agency and Gov. Ron DeSantis of retaliation
6 months ago

Former Florida law enforcement official claims wrongful termination, accuses agency and Gov. Ron DeSantis of retaliation

CNN  

CNN — A former top official for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is accusing the agency and Florida Gov. Beginning in September 2021, Desguin alleges he was ordered multiple times over a six-month period by DeSantis’ “public safety czar” Lawrence Keefe and other administration and FDLE officials to get “photographs, biometric data, and any other pertinent information by engaging …

FL official sues claiming he was axed for whistleblowing about DeSantis's 'malfeasance'
6 months ago

FL official sues claiming he was axed for whistleblowing about DeSantis's 'malfeasance'

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis and top aides have been sued by the former chief of staff for the state Department of Law Enforcement, who said the agency sacked him in retribution for blowing the whistle on refusing to carry out illicit orders. Both Desguin and his former deputy Patricia Carpenter were, according to the lawsuit, investigated internally based on trumped-up workplace violations …

Changing course, Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis to seek reelection
8 months, 1 week ago

Changing course, Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis to seek reelection

Associated Press  

Changing course, a Democratic Florida prosecutor suspended from office by Republican Gov. But that was before a federal appeals court ruled that a lower court should consider Warren’s argument that statements he made about hot-button issues such as abortion were political advocacy protected by the First Amendment. In his announcement in a video posted on social media, Warren said the …

Florida prosecutor fighting DeSantis over suspension says he won’t seek re-election
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida prosecutor fighting DeSantis over suspension says he won’t seek re-election

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — An elected prosecutor in Florida who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis after he signed a statement opposing abortion prosecutions said Monday that he won’t seek reelection because he believes the Florida governor would suspend him again if he won the race. Andrew Warren said in a video posted to social media that he still planned to …

Suspended Florida prosecutor tells state Supreme Court that DeSantis exceeded his authority
1 year ago

Suspended Florida prosecutor tells state Supreme Court that DeSantis exceeded his authority

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis exceeded his authority when he removed a Democratic prosecutor from her elected office after a teenager fatally shot a girl and a news reporter, her attorney told the Supreme Court on Wednesday. But an attorney for DeSantis said Worrell’s history of failing to prosecute crimes committed by minors and in not seeking mandatory …

A Democratic prosecutor is challenging her suspension by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
1 year, 3 months ago

A Democratic prosecutor is challenging her suspension by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida state attorney whose suspension marks the second time Republican Gov. DeSantis failed to demonstrate that Monique Worrell was incompetent or neglected her duties when he suspended her last month, the former top prosecutor for metro Orlando said in a petition seeking to reverse the order. “The order does not allege a single instance in which …

‘This is a dictatorship’, DeSantis sparks a row after suspending Democratic attorney
1 year, 4 months ago

‘This is a dictatorship’, DeSantis sparks a row after suspending Democratic attorney

Hindustan Times  

Republican governor Ron DeSantis suspended Monique H. Worrell, an Orlando state attorney and Democrat this Wednesday after alleging her leniency towards violent criminals. It is the second time the Republican governor running for President has suspended an elected state attorney. Monique H. Worrell was the elected state attorney of Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit, including Orange and Osceola counties. Suspending Democrats …

Attorney suspended by DeSantis attacks governor: 'A smokescreen for a flailing and disastrous campaign'
1 year, 4 months ago

Attorney suspended by DeSantis attacks governor: 'A smokescreen for a flailing and disastrous campaign'

Raw Story  

Monique Worrell, the state attorney for Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit, lashed out at Florida Gov. While talking with reporters after the suspension, Worrell called DeSantis' actions an egregious abuse of power and wholly unjustified given her work as a state attorney. Worrell then linked DeSantis' move to his presidential campaign, which has undergone massive turnover in recent weeks as polls …

‘Fascist’ and ‘tyrant’ DeSantis under fire after removing Black elected Democratic state attorney
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Fascist’ and ‘tyrant’ DeSantis under fire after removing Black elected Democratic state attorney

Raw Story  

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis Wednesday morning suspended a Black Democratic State Attorney and replaced her with an appointee of his own choosing. DeSantis, who is also running for president, says he is suspending Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell "for neglecting her duty to faithfully prosecute crime in her jurisdiction." One year ago, almost to the day, Governor DeSantis suspended …

Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination
1 year, 4 months ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. “It is my duty as Governor to ensure that the laws enacted by our duly elected Legislature are followed,” DeSantis said during a news conference in Tallahassee announcing the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which serves Orange and Osceola counties. “He replaced his campaign manager yesterday, and I guess …

DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saying Gov. Ron DeSantis has followed the autocratic examples of governments in Russia and China, a group of mostly Republican former high-level government officials has called the Florida governor’s takeover of Disney World’s governing district “severely damaging to the political, social, and economic fabric of the State.” The group of former governors, U.S. House members and presidential …

Ron DeSantis lawsuits: There's at least one way the Florida governor is competitive with Donald Trump.
1 year, 4 months ago

Ron DeSantis lawsuits: There's at least one way the Florida governor is competitive with Donald Trump.

Slate  

Two indictments in—and with one on the way—Donald Trump is watching his legal troubles, and legal fees, pile up. At the start of 2023, DeSantis had somehow outspent Trump, his $16.7 million in legal fees outpacing the $16 million in legal fees paid out by Trump’s super PAC. As Politico recently marveled, Ron DeSantis’ “seeming never-ending torrent of lawsuits keeps …

Ron DeSantis claims immunity from Disney lawsuit in motion to dismiss political retaliation case
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis claims immunity from Disney lawsuit in motion to dismiss political retaliation case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Attorneys for Ron DeSantis have filed a motion in federal …

Florida court won’t reinstate prosecutor removed by DeSantis for refusal to prosecute abortion cases
1 year, 6 months ago

Florida court won’t reinstate prosecutor removed by DeSantis for refusal to prosecute abortion cases

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday refused to reinstate a Florida prosecutor who was removed by Gov. In a 6-1 decision, Florida’s highest court rejected the petition brought by Warren, a twice-elected state attorney for Florida’s Hillsborough County in the Tampa area. “Rather than addressing the substance of the governor’s illegal action, the Court cited a technicality …

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

The Independent  

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Ron DeSantis Is About To Run For President. Andrew Warren Has A Warning.
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis Is About To Run For President. Andrew Warren Has A Warning.

Huff Post  

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Of all the places Andrew Warren imagined his career would take him, it was never here: the lobby of an upscale chain hotel in downtown Montgomery, huddling with his legal team and preparing for a hearing that — maybe within a year if he’s lucky — will result in him getting his job back. “When I was …

Georgia enacts law letting panel punish, oust prosecutors
1 year, 7 months ago

Georgia enacts law letting panel punish, oust prosecutors

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law Friday …

Trump indicted over hush money: Rival Ron DeSantis says Florida 'won't assist' in former president's 'extradition'
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump indicted over hush money: Rival Ron DeSantis says Florida 'won't assist' in former president's 'extradition'

Firstpost  

New York: Governor Ron DeSantis, one of the predicted rivals of Donald Trump for 2024 Republican nomination for president, said Florida “will not assist in extradition request” of the former US president who has been indictment on “hush money” payment charges. The former US president is being probed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office for allegedly falsifying business records in …

Donald Trump's rival Ron DeSantis vows to block former president's extradition
1 year, 8 months ago

Donald Trump's rival Ron DeSantis vows to block former president's extradition

The Telegraph  

Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, said he will not abide by any extradition request for Donald Trump, who lives in the state. Mr DeSantis said: "The Soros-backed Manhattan District Attorney has consistently bent the law to downgrade felonies and to excuse criminal misconduct. Prior to Mr Trump being charged, Mr DeSantis had said that he would not become involved in …

Florida prosecutor blasts DeSantis' 'ridiculous witch hunt'
1 year, 9 months ago

Florida prosecutor blasts DeSantis' 'ridiculous witch hunt'

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis recently booted a Tampa prosecutor from office after he refused to enforce state abortion laws — a move a federal judge declared unconstitutional. But in an interview with The Daily Beast, Worrell called the move a "ridiculous witch hunt" — and revealed the real reason Florida Republicans want her out. "Last Wednesday, law enforcement arrested 19-year-old Keith Moses …

Prosecutor ousted by DeSantis filing appeal to get job back
1 year, 10 months ago

Prosecutor ousted by DeSantis filing appeal to get job back

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The elected state prosecutor suspended by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is filing an appeal in his federal lawsuit against the governor in a renewed bid to get his job back. DeSantis suspended Warren last year over the prosecutor’s signing of statements that said he would not pursue criminal charges against seekers or providers of abortion or gender …

DOJ sued over Trump's claim he sent FBI to help DeSantis win in 2018
1 year, 10 months ago

DOJ sued over Trump's claim he sent FBI to help DeSantis win in 2018

Raw Story  

A government watchdog group sued the U.S. government to find out if former President Donald Trump sent the FBI to help now-Gov. In a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed on Monday, Citizens for Ethics in Washington noted that the public has an interest in finding out if Trump interfered in the election as he claimed last year. The lawsuit …

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back
1 year, 11 months ago

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge ruled Friday that Florida Gov. In an order dismissing the case, U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle wrote that federal law prevents him from returning elected prosecutor Andrew Warren to office in a lawsuit that centered on state law. DeSantis suspended Warren last year over the elected prosecutor’s signing of statements that said he would …

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis testifies as lawsuit begins
2 years ago

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis testifies as lawsuit begins

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida prosecutor suspended by Gov. DeSantis suspended Warren over the prosecutor’s signing of statements that said he would not pursue criminal charge s against seekers or providers of abortion or gender transition treatments, as well as his policies about not charging people with certain minor crimes. “We’re fighting for the rights of voters across Florida to …

Election fraud case against Florida defendant dismissed
2 years, 2 months ago

Election fraud case against Florida defendant dismissed

Associated Press  

One of the 20 people arrested with fanfare under an election fraud program launched by Florida Gov. Those arrested had voted in 2020, the first major elections since a state constitutional amendment allowed many felons to have voting rights automatically restored, except for those convicted of murder and felony sexual assault or those who still owe fines or restitution. Court …

Florida man becomes first to escape charges resulting from DeSantis’ election fraud raid
2 years, 2 months ago

Florida man becomes first to escape charges resulting from DeSantis’ election fraud raid

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A court dropped on Florida man’s election fraud charges, making …

Ron DeSantis Sued By Florida Prosecutor He Removed Over Abortion, Transgender Rights
2 years, 4 months ago

Ron DeSantis Sued By Florida Prosecutor He Removed Over Abortion, Transgender Rights

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An elected Florida prosecutor who was removed from office by Gov. DeSantis said he suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren this month for signing a national pledge to not prosecute women and doctors for violating state abortion laws or families seeking treatments for transgender minors. In his executive order, DeSantis cited Warren’s policy …

DeSantis sued by Florida prosecutor he removed over abortion
2 years, 4 months ago

DeSantis sued by Florida prosecutor he removed over abortion

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An elected Florida prosecutor who was removed from office by Gov. DeSantis said he suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren this month for signing a national pledge to not prosecute women and doctors for violating state abortion laws or families seeking treatments for transgender minors. Now seeking re-election in November and positioning himself as a potential …

The chief prosecutor in the Tampa area says he will fight his removal from office
2 years, 4 months ago

The chief prosecutor in the Tampa area says he will fight his removal from office

NPR  

The chief prosecutor in the Tampa area says he will fight his removal from office Prosecutor Andrew Warren is fighting his removal from office by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who says Warren refused to enforce laws prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors and other laws. A MARTINEZ, HOST: In Florida, the chief state prosecutor in the Tampa area says he will …

Florida prosecutor vows to fight Gov. DeSantis suspension
2 years, 4 months ago

Florida prosecutor vows to fight Gov. DeSantis suspension

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSURG, Fla. — A Florida prosecutor vowed Sunday to fight his suspension from office by Gov. Andrew Warren, a Democrat suspended last week from his twice-elected post as state attorney in Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, said in a Facebook video message and news release Sunday he plans a “vigorous defense” by his legal team but did not give …

DeSantis suspends elected prosecutor over new abortion law
2 years, 4 months ago

DeSantis suspends elected prosecutor over new abortion law

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. This is the governor trying to overthrow democracy here in Hillsborough County.” Warren added that no cases regarding violations of the state’s new abortion law have been brought to his office. The executive order also accuses Warren of having a “flawed and lawless understanding of his duties as a state attorney” in his “presumptive non-enforcement …

Ron DeSantis SUSPENDS 'Soros-funded' Democratic Florida prosecutor
2 years, 4 months ago

Ron DeSantis SUSPENDS 'Soros-funded' Democratic Florida prosecutor

Daily Mail  

His press secretary Christina Pushaw teased a 'major announcement' coming on Thursday morning the night before After his suspension Warren dismissed DeSantis as an 'aspiring presidential candidate who has shown time and time again he feels accountable to no one.' Warren beat a Republican incumbent for his office in 2016 in a campaign that the New York Times reported was …

Florida’s DeSantis suspends state prosecutor over abortion law
2 years, 4 months ago

Florida’s DeSantis suspends state prosecutor over abortion law

Al Jazeera  

Andrew Warren, an elected Democratic state attorney, had pledged not to enforce the US state’s 15-week abortion ban. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended a Democrat who was elected state prosecutor for vowing not to enforce the state’s 15-week abortion ban, and for supporting gender transition treatments for minors. DeSantis announced on Thursday the suspension of Hillsborough County State Attorney …

Gov. DeSantis taps state lawmaker as new secretary of state
2 years, 7 months ago

Gov. DeSantis taps state lawmaker as new secretary of state

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday appointed state Republican Rep. Cord Byrd as the new secretary of state, following the resignation of Laurel M. Lee. In a statement, DeSantis, a Republican, called Byrd a “staunch advocate for election security, public integrity, the fight against big tech censorship and the de-platforming of political candidates.” “Cord Byrd has been …

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