ORLANDO, Fla. — Suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference Thursday to speak out about her suspension.
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Worrell filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended her unconstitutionally.
She claims the governor’s office manipulated data and falsely alleged that her office had practices or policies that showed “unwillingness to enforce the law.”
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The governor’s executive order does list allegations that her office didn’t enforce mandatory minimums for gun crimes, limited the count of child pornography counts, and also alleges prosecutors were generally prevented or discouraged from direct filings where juveniles are charged as adults.
The governor alleged Worrell’s policy and procedures led to low incarceration rates.
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Worrell gave examples Thursday of how her office prosecuted cases more than other circuits where prosecutors still hold their seat.
Channel 9 is going over Worrell’s remarks and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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