State Attorney Worrell escalates feud with AG Uthmeier
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, covering Orange and Osceola Counties, continues to strike back at Governor Ron DeSantis' threats and attacks against her office, including allegations of being soft on crime for refusing to prosecute certain cases or pursue higher charges on specific cases. Worrell claims DeSantis is lying to give pretext to remove her from office again, repeating his actions from 2023. Worrell was later re-elected to her position as state attorney in 2024. Aubrey Jewett, UCF Political Science Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political implications of the feud between Worrell and the state government, including the allegations by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier of Worrell's office having a massive backlog of cases and calling her out for alleged poor handling of cases involving fentanyl, sex crimes and stand your ground.
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, covering Orange and Osceola Counties, continues to strike back at Governor Ron DeSantis' threats and attacks against her office, including allegations of being soft on crime for refusing to prosecute certain cases or pursue higher charges on specific cases. Worrell claims DeSantis is lying to give pretext to remove her from office again, repeating his actions from 2023. Worrell was later re-elected to her position as state attorney in 2024. Aubrey Jewett, UCF Political Science Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political implications of the feud between Worrell and the state government, including the allegations by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier of Worrell's office having a massive backlog of cases and calling her out for alleged poor handling of cases involving fentanyl, sex crimes and stand your ground.
Reelected Monique Worrell sworn in as Orange-Osceola state attorney
Monique Worrell was officially sworn in as Orange-Osceola state attorney for Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit in front of a crowd of supporters and her team of prosecutors on Tuesday morning.
Monique Worrell was officially sworn in as Orange-Osceola state attorney for Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit in front of a crowd of supporters and her team of prosecutors on Tuesday morning.
State upholds Worrell's suspension
The Florida Supreme Court has upheld Worrell's suspension after Governor Ron DeSantis removed her from office in August 2023.
The Florida Supreme Court has upheld Worrell's suspension after Governor Ron DeSantis removed her from office in August 2023.
Florida Supreme Court denies former State Attorney Monique Worrell's petition against Gov. DeSantis
The Florida Supreme Court denied Monique Worrell's petition against Governor Ron DeSantis following her suspension in 2023.
The Florida Supreme Court denied Monique Worrell's petition against Governor Ron DeSantis following her suspension in 2023.
Monique Worrell sues Gov Ron DeSantis
Former state attorney Monique Worrell is suing Florida governor Ron DeSantis who removed her from office last month
Former state attorney Monique Worrell is suing Florida governor Ron DeSantis who removed her from office last month
Worrell's chief of staff speaks out after officials show up to home during maternity leave
Worrell's former Chief of Staff Keisha Mulfort felt it was heavy-handed for officials to show up at her door with Orange County deputies to tell her she was fired and to try to take back state property. The state attorney's office tells FOX 35 News it was standard practice, but now the sheriff is saying he wouldn't have approved deputies being there.
Worrell's former Chief of Staff Keisha Mulfort felt it was heavy-handed for officials to show up at her door with Orange County deputies to tell her she was fired and to try to take back state property. The state attorney's office tells FOX 35 News it was standard practice, but now the sheriff is saying he wouldn't have approved deputies being there.
Suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell, supporters rally outside Orlando City Hall
Supporters of suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell held a rally Thursday night outside Orlando City Hall.
Supporters of suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell held a rally Thursday night outside Orlando City Hall.
Rally for suspended state attorney held
Supporters of suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell held a rally Thursday night outside Orlando City Hall. Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Worrell on Wednesday, claiming she?s "neglected her duty to faithfully prosecute crime" in Orange and Osceola counties. She was replaced by Andrew Bain.
Supporters of suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell held a rally Thursday night outside Orlando City Hall. Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Worrell on Wednesday, claiming she?s "neglected her duty to faithfully prosecute crime" in Orange and Osceola counties. She was replaced by Andrew Bain.
State attorney says politics behind ousting
Monique Worrell will continue her bid for reelection as state attorney in 2024 amid her suspension by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. In a Zoom meeting late Wednesday, she asked her supporters to "pray for my family."
Monique Worrell will continue her bid for reelection as state attorney in 2024 amid her suspension by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. In a Zoom meeting late Wednesday, she asked her supporters to "pray for my family."
Crime victims speak on Worrell's suspension
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Court Wednesday morning for neglect of duty. He suspended her via executive order. Now family members of victims in high-profile cases that came before Worrell's office are now responding to news of her ousting.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Court Wednesday morning for neglect of duty. He suspended her via executive order. Now family members of victims in high-profile cases that came before Worrell's office are now responding to news of her ousting.
Grady Judd responds to Worrell ousting
Law enforcement officers from across the state are reacting to the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell. FOX 35's John Brown spoke with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd who participated in a news conference held by Gov. Ron DeSantis announcing Worrell's ousting.
Law enforcement officers from across the state are reacting to the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell. FOX 35's John Brown spoke with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd who participated in a news conference held by Gov. Ron DeSantis announcing Worrell's ousting.
Monique Worrell's high-profile cases: Family members of victims respond to her ousting by Gov. Desantis
There is a mixed reaction regarding the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell, but the mothers of two different victims said they are happy she has been removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
There is a mixed reaction regarding the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell, but the mothers of two different victims said they are happy she has been removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Law enforcement reaction to Worrell's outsting
Law enforcement officers from across the state are reacting to the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell.
Law enforcement officers from across the state are reacting to the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell.
Monique Worrell: Here's what Florida leaders are saying about state attorney's suspension
Florida leaders, including senators, sheriffs and other elected officials, react to State Attorney Monique Worrell's suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida leaders, including senators, sheriffs and other elected officials, react to State Attorney Monique Worrell's suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Monique Worrell vows to fight in 2024
Monique Worrell slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a "weak dictator" Wednesday over her suspension as state attorney alleging that her removal was politically motivated. Gov. DeSantis suspended Worrell from her position via executive order Wednesday morning alleging neglect of duty and incompetence ? and following questions over a man's criminal history after two Orlando police officers were shot last week.
Monique Worrell slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a "weak dictator" Wednesday over her suspension as state attorney alleging that her removal was politically motivated. Gov. DeSantis suspended Worrell from her position via executive order Wednesday morning alleging neglect of duty and incompetence ? and following questions over a man's criminal history after two Orlando police officers were shot last week.
New Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain makes 2 changes in letter sent to staff: Read the memo
Here is the letter State Attorney Andrew Bain sent to his staff in the Ninth Judicial Court.
Here is the letter State Attorney Andrew Bain sent to his staff in the Ninth Judicial Court.
Who is Andrew Bain? What to know about new Florida State Attorney after Monique Worrell suspended
Here is what we know about Andrew Bain, the Orange County judge appointed to replace Monique Worrell as state attorney in the 9th judicial circuit.
Here is what we know about Andrew Bain, the Orange County judge appointed to replace Monique Worrell as state attorney in the 9th judicial circuit.
'A weak dictator': Monique Worrell slams Gov. Ron DeSantis over her state attorney suspension
Monique Worrell slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a “weak dictator" Wednesday over her suspension as state attorney alleging that her removal was politically motivated.
Monique Worrell slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a “weak dictator" Wednesday over her suspension as state attorney alleging that her removal was politically motivated.
Ashley Moody on Monique Worrell's suspension
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody spoke Wednesday morning at a press conference following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' announcement that State Attorney Monique Worrell had been suspended.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody spoke Wednesday morning at a press conference following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' announcement that State Attorney Monique Worrell had been suspended.
Ron DeSantis suspends State Attorney Monique Worrell using Article IV of Florida Constitution: What is it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell using Article IV of the Florida Constitution. What does that mean?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell using Article IV of the Florida Constitution. What does that mean?