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 minimum sentences for gun crimes put the public in danger in her central Florida district. DeSantis’ office began investigating Worrell earlier this year after 19-year-old Keith Moses was charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Spectrum News 13 reporter Dylan Lyons, Nathacha Augustin and 9-year-old T’yonna Major. Shortly after the shooting, DeSantis’ general counsel said in a letter to Worrell that she had previously failed to hold Moses accountable for crimes he allegedly committed before the deaths.

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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 …

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  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails 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. Ron DeSantis removed from office …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

3rd case brought by DeSantis’ election police dismissed
2 years ago

3rd case brought by DeSantis’ election police dismissed

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A third case of a defendant who was arrested by an elections police unit created by Florida Gov. Terry Hubbard, 63, was among 20 people arrested last August on criminal charges of illegal voting in 2020 in what was the first major action taken by the the Republican’s controversial new Office of Election Crimes and Security. …

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 …

Non-prosecution of low-level offenses dropped in Tampa
2 years, 4 months ago

Non-prosecution of low-level offenses dropped in Tampa

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The practice by a Florida prosecutor, who was suspended from his job by Gov. Susan Lopez, who was appointed as state attorney for the Tampa area after DeSantis removed Andrew Warren from office, told her staff last week that she is rescinding the practice. Lopez said in a statement last week that her office “will evaluate every …

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 …

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 …

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 …

DeSantis suspends state attorney who refused to prosecute trans people and abortion providers
2 years, 4 months ago

DeSantis suspends state attorney who refused to prosecute trans people and abortion providers

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. In a press conference surrounded by law enforcement on 4 August, the governor also …

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 …

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