Worrell sworn in as State Attorney amid looming questions over grand jury investigation
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell reclaimed her seat and took her oath of office again Tuesday morning.
Reelected Monique Worrell sworn in as Orange-Osceola state attorney
Monique Worrell was officially sworn in as Orange-Osceola state attorney for Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit in front of a crowd of supporters and her team of prosecutors on Tuesday morning.
Reelected State Attorney Monique Worrell sworn into office in Orlando
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell was sworn into office Tuesday morning. She replaces Andrew Bain, who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis after he suspended Worrell in 2023. Sources have confirmed with Channel 9 that a grand jury is currently investigating Worrell’s first administration.
Monique Worrell returns, looks to rebuild as Orange-Osceola state attorney while grand jury decision looms
Surrounded by supporters on a chilly Tuesday morning, Monique Worrell climbed the steps of the Orange County courthouse complex where she had spoken after the governor suspended her in August 2023 as Orange-Osceola state attorney — only this time she was returning newly reelected.
State Attorney-elect Monique Worrell under investigation days before taking office
In August 2023, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming Worrell was not being tough enough on criminals to protect the public, removed her from office. He replaced her with Judge Andrew Bain. But Worrell defeated Bain in the November election.
Worrell returns as Orange-Osceola state attorney while grand jury decision looms
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