First, it was State Attorney Andrew Warren who was suspended for refusing to prosecute individuals that violated Florida's 15-week abortion ban prior to the 2023 legislative session. Now Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit Court for "neglecting her duty to faithfully prosecute crimes in her jurisdiction."
In a press release, Gov. DeSantis's Executive Office said that Worrell's "practices and policies have too often allowed violent criminals to escape the full consequences of their criminal conduct, thereby endangering the innocent civilians of Orange and Osceola counties."
DeSantis has tapped Andrew Bain to replace Worrell, who recently served as a county judge in the 9th Judicial Circuit, as well as serving as the Assistant State Attorney in that jurisdiction.
Florida Senator Rick Scott applauded the move to replace Worrel, stating that it was "the right move."
"This is the right move. Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies are eroding our communities and families' ability to feel safe. In February, I called on SA Monique Worrell to deliver the justice and accountability needed for the families affected by shootings in her district and said her suspension would be fully justified. She failed to do her job. Families deserve better," stated Sen. Scott
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