Monique Worrell Denies Suspension Rumors Amid Political Attacks

Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell denies rumors of suspension by Gov. DeSantis, citing crime statistics and political motivation.

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Monique Worrell, the twice-elected state attorney for Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit, responded to rumors on Tuesday that she is about to be suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis. ^[1] A leaked grand jury report obtained by CBS Miami concluded that James Uthmeier, who was Governor Ron DeSantis' chief of staff at the time, was in a position of authority over those allegedly diverting $10 million from a Medicaid settlement intended to help poor children get health insurance. ^[2] Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Monique Worrell and removed her from office on Aug. 9, 2023, for neglecting her duty to faithfully prosecute crime, a decision upheld by the Florida Supreme Court in June 2024. ^[3] Worrell stated during a press conference in Orlando that she received a phone call claiming her removal was imminent and that she would be replaced by an assistant statewide officer who previously worked in her office. ^[4] Monique Worrell noted that she was removed from office by DeSantis on Aug. 9, 2023, for neglecting her duty, but the Florida Supreme Court upheld her legal challenge to that decision in June 2024. ^[5] Worrell stated she received a phone call claiming her removal was imminent and that she would be replaced by an assistant statewide officer who previously worked in her office. ^[6]

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Monique Worrell, the twice-elected state attorney for Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit, responded to rumors on Tuesday that she is about to be suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis. · Orlando Weekly

A leaked grand jury report obtained by CBS Miami concluded that James Uthmeier, who was Governor Ron DeSantis' chief of staff at the time, was in a position of authority over those allegedly diverting $10 million from a Medicaid settlement intended to help poor children get health insurance. · Orlando Weekly

Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Monique Worrell and removed her from office on Aug. 9, 2023, for neglecting her duty to faithfully prosecute crime, a decision upheld by the Florida Supreme Court in June 2024. · Orlando Weekly

Worrell stated during a press conference in Orlando that she received a phone call claiming her removal was imminent and that she would be replaced by an assistant statewide officer who previously worked in her office. · Orlando Weekly

Monique Worrell noted that she was removed from office by DeSantis on Aug. 9, 2023, for neglecting her duty, but the Florida Supreme Court upheld her legal challenge to that decision in June 2024. · Florida Phoenix

Worrell stated she received a phone call claiming her removal was imminent and that she would be replaced by an assistant statewide officer who previously worked in her office. · Florida Phoenix

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