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Florida Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold DeSantis’ suspension of Worrell » The Orange-Osceola state attorney is challenging the Aug. 9 suspension order that accused her of being soft on crime. Orlandosentinel.com

Here’s what we know about Andrew Bain, the judge replacing Orange-Osceola State Attorney Worrell » Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday the suspension and replacement of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell. Here's who Andrew Bain is. Clickorlando.com

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Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination » 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. Apnews.com

‘It is the loss of democracy’: Monique Worrell responds to her suspension as state attorney » During a Wednesday morning news conference outside the Orange County Courthouse, Monique Worrell spoke out strongly against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who suspended her as the Ninth Judicial Circuit state attorney several hours earlier. Wftv.com

Cities Voted For Progressive Prosecutors. Republican State Leaders Are Pushing Back. : Consider This from NPR » The last few elections have brought a wave of self-styled progressive prosecutors into office. They've won elections by campaigning on issues like bail reform and alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders. Now, Republican-controlled state legislatures and governors are taking steps to curtail their power, or strip them of it altogether.We talk to Monique Worrell, who was elected state attorney for Florida's ninth judicial circuit, which includes the city of Orlando, in 2020. This month, Republican Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis suspended her and installed a replacement. He said her office had refused "to faithfully enforce the laws of Florida," in its charging decisions. Worrell called her suspension an attack on democracy.And we talk to Carissa Byrne Hessick, director of the Prosecutors and Politics Project at the University of North Carolina, explains how these sorts of battles are playing out across the country.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment Npr.org

TIMELINE: Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell » Citing a neglect of duty, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he was suspending Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell Wednesday morning, effective immediately. Wftv.com

A Democratic prosecutor is challenging her suspension by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis » A Democratic Florida state attorney is challenging her suspension by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Monique Worrell filed the petition against DeSantis with the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday. Apnews.com

Fair and Just Prosecution Applauds Orlando State Attorney Monique Worrell’s Lawsuit Challenging Suspension by Gov. DeSantis  » By Cindy Chen ORLANDO, FL - A state attorney in Florida is challenging her suspension by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, marking the second instance of DeSantis removing a top Democratic prosecutor from Davisvanguard.org