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Coverage dated August 8, 2023

‘The loss of democracy': Monique Worrell, other elected officials denounce DeSantis' suspension of state attorney

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday he is suspending State Attorney Monique H. Worrell of Central Florida and now she and other elected officials are speaking out against the decision.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando state attorney. He says she neglected her duties (opens MyNorthwest)

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended the top prosecutor in Orlando, saying she had neglected her duty to prosecute

  2. Hot Air

    New: DeSantis suspends another prosecutor for 'dereliction of duty' (opens Hot Air)

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    Monique Worrell, who was state attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Florida, was removed from office on Wednesday for “dereliction of duty.”...

  3. WSVN Miami

    Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended the top prosecutor in Orlando, again wielding his executive power over local government in

  4. CNN

    DeSantis suspends Orlando-area state attorney in second sacking of democratically elected prosecutor (opens CNN)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced the suspension of the Orlando-area state attorney, the second time he has removed a democratically elected prosecutor whose politics did not align with his conservative views.

  5. Politico

    DeSantis suspends another elected prosecutor in move derided as ‘politically motivated’ (opens Politico)

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    The governor suspended a state attorney just a day after reshuffling his campaign.

  6. The Boston Globe

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando state attorney. He says she neglected her duties. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    DeSantis said she had neglected her duty to prosecute criminals. This is the second elected state attorney DeSantis has suspended in the past year.

  7. NBC 6 South Florida

    ‘The loss of democracy': Monique Worrell, other elected officials denounce DeSantis' suspension of state attorney (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday he is suspending State Attorney Monique H. Worrell of Central Florida and now she and other elected officials are speaking out against the decision.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Ron DeSantis suspends second Soros-linked prosecutor for alleged neglect of duty (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell for alleged incompetency and neglect of duty.

  9. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended the top prosecutor in Orlando, again wielding his executive power over local government in taking on a contentious issue in the 2024 presidential race.

  10. FOX 13 Tampa

    Governor Ron DeSantis suspends State Attorney Monique Worrell accusing her of neglect of duty and incompetence (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell effective immediately.

  11. Orlando Weekly

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando state attorney Monique Worrell, citing ‘neglect of duty and incompetence’ (opens Orlando Weekly)

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    It’s the second time this year he has booted an elected state attorney

  12. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends State Attorney Monique Worrell. Here's why (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell Wednesday during a news conference at the state's capitol Wednesday morning.

  13. New York Post

    Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando state attorney for being ‘soft on crime’ (opens New York Post)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell for neglect of duty and incompetence.

  14. News Nation Now

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends second Democratic state attorney (opens News Nation Now)

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    In Monique Worrell’s place, DeSantis appointed former judge Andrew Bain for the duration of the suspension.

  15. The Federalist

    DeSantis Suspends Attorney For Not Prosecuting Violent Crime (opens The Federalist)

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    DeSantis suspended a Dem state attorney backed by George Soros on Wednesday for failing to prosecute violent crime in her jurisdiction.

  16. The Washington Free Beacon

    DeSantis Suspends Prosecutor for ‘Dereliction of Duty’ on Crime (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R.) suspended the Democratic Orlando state attorney for allowing criminals to "escape the full consequences of their criminal conduct."

  17. PJ Media

    DeSantis Suspends 'Soft-on-Crime' Orlando-Area State Attorney Monique Worrell (opens PJ Media)

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    Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell on Wednesday for being “soft on crime.” During a press conference at the state’s capitol in Tallahass...

  18. Fox News

    DeSantis suspends Orlando state attorney over 'dereliction of duty' on crime (opens Fox News)

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    Florida Ninth Judicial District State Attorney Monique Worrell is suspended as of Wednesday morning via an executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  19. Los Angeles Times

    Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended the top prosecutor in Orlando, again wielding his power over local government in a move some call political.

  20. New York Times

    DeSantis Suspends Second Elected Prosecutor in Florida (opens New York Times)

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    The Republican governor accused Monique H. Worrell, the state attorney in Orlando and a Democrat, of leniency against violent criminals, a charge her office has denied.

  21. FOX 35 Orlando

    Who is Monique Worrell? Florida state attorney suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    State Attorney Monique Worrell was suspended Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for “dereliction of duty" on crime. Here's what to know about her.

  22. The Daily Caller

    Here’s A Rundown Of The Soros-Backed Florida Prosecutor Letting Criminals Off The Hook (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Monique Worrell for reportedly failing to impose mandatory sentences for convicted criminals.

  23. NBC 6 South Florida

    DeSantis suspends Central Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell for ‘neglect of duty' (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday he is suspending Central Florida’s top prosecutor Monique H. Worrell, saying she has neglected her duties as a state attorney.

  24. Portland Press Herald

    DeSantis suspends another elected Democratic prosecutor; appoints a Republican (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    State Attorney Monique Worrell vowed to seek reelection next year and said her removal was political and not about her performance, suggesting that the governor's timing was to distract from his stagnant presidential campaign.

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