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Trial over DeSantis removal of prosecutor on abortion ends

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

An attorney told a federal judge that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wasn’t seeking political retaliation when he removed a prosecutor over abortion and transgender views, but simply wanted to

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  1. Washington Times

    Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis testifies as lawsuit begins: ‘It is important for me to speak out’ (opens Washington Times)

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    A Florida prosecutor suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis opened his federal civil trial against the governor Tuesday with testimony that alleged his removal was based on his personal political positions on abortion and transgender rights.

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Trial over DeSantis removal of prosecutor on abortion ends (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    An attorney told a federal judge that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wasn’t seeking political retaliation when he removed a prosecutor over abortion and transgender views, but simply wanted to

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    Trial Over Gov. DeSantis Removal of Prosecutor on Abortion Ends (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    An attorney told a federal judge that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wasn’t seeking political retaliation when he removed a prosecutor over abortion and transgender views, but simply wanted to ensure the state’s laws would be enforced.

  4. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis's feud with prosecutor who pledged to defy abortion law rests with judge (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The fate of the legal feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and a prosecutor who pledged to defy the state's abortion law now rests with a judge who said a ruling could come within the next two weeks.

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