Gov. Ron DeSantis Suspends State Lawyer Monique Worrell From ninth Judicial Circuit For Failing to Prosecute Crime in Her Jurisdiction

former decide Andrew Bain to function State Lawyer

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Governor Ron DeSantis introduced the suspension of State Lawyer Monique Worrell of the ninth Judicial Circuit for neglecting her obligation to faithfully prosecute crime in her jurisdiction.

Worrell’s practices and insurance policies have too typically allowed violent criminals to flee the complete penalties of their prison conduct, thereby endangering the harmless civilians of Orange and Osceola counties, stated Gov. DeSantis’ workplace in a press release

The Governor has the authority to droop a state officer beneath Article IV, Part 7 of the Florida Structure.

The Governor has appointed former decide Andrew Bain to function State Lawyer in the course of the suspension.

“It’s my obligation as Governor to make sure that the legal guidelines enacted by our duly elected Legislature are adopted,” stated Governor Ron DeSantis. “The folks of Central Florida should have a State Lawyer who will search justice in accordance with the legislation as a substitute of permitting violent criminals to roam the streets and discover new victims.”

“We’re lucky to have a Governor dedicated to the rule of legislation and holding officers — particularly these elected to guard the general public — accountable for not doing the roles they swore an oath to do,” stated Lawyer Common Ashley Moody. “Ms. Worrell abdicated her duty because the circuit’s high prosecutor and her actions undermine the protection and safety of our state and Floridians.”

Andrew Bain has most just lately served as an Orange County decide within the ninth Judicial Circuit.

He beforehand served as Assistant State Lawyer within the ninth Circuit beneath State Lawyer Jeffrey L. Ashton. He acquired his legislation diploma from Florida A&M College School of Regulation and his bachelor’s diploma from the College of Miami.