State Attorney Worrell Returns to Office with Clear and Unwavering Commitment to Justice, Accountability and Equity
ORLANDO, Fla. – Tuesday was a pivotal moment for Orange and Osceola counties as State Attorney Monique H. Worrell marked her rightful return to office as chief prosecutor for the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Oath of Office Ceremony for State Attorney-Elect Monique H. Worrell
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (June 15, 2023) — State Attorney Monique H. Worrell invites members of the media to a news conference for the purpose to discuss a case that has garnered recent media interest in the community.
State Attorney Monique H. Worrell Holds News Conference on Recent Case of Media Interest
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (June 15, 2023) — State Attorney Monique H. Worrell invites members of the media to a news conference for the purpose to discuss a case that has garnered recent media interest in the community.
State Attorney Monique Worrell’s Statement on the Cases Against Fredrick Howard
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (June 15, 2023) — On June 12, 2023, Fredrick Howard was arrested for Attempted Sexual Battery, Burglary of a Dwelling, False Imprisonment and Battery. The maximum prison sentence if Mr. Howard is convicted as charged is twenty-six years in the Department of Corrections. There have been several questions from the community regarding why Mr. Howard was not in custody at the time this offense was committed. Mr. Howard was arrested on May 4, 2023, and charged with carjacking.
State Attorney Monique Worrell’s statement on the shooting death of Ajike Owens
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FL (June 12, 2023) — We were saddened and heartbroken to have heard about the shooting death of Ajike Owens. Today our prayers are with her family, especially her children, as she is laid to rest.
State Attorney Monique H. Worrell Announces the Results of the Capital Case Review Panel’s Decision in the Pine Hills Tragedy
ORANGE COUNTY (May 12, 2023) — The case involving the shooting that claimed three lives in the Pine Hills community is one of too many tragedies in Central Florida. This senseless shooting has elicited significant interest from the community and across the nation regarding how this case will ultimately be resolved. In keeping with my commitment to transparency and because this is a case of great public importance, I will continue to provide updates on the status of this case.
State Attorney Monique H. Worrell Releases Office Stats for the 1st Quarter of 2023
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FL (May 3, 2023) — As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, the State Attorney’s office is releasing trial conviction data from the first quarter of 2023.
State Attorney Monique H. Worrell to Host Ninth Circuit Gun Violence Prevention Summit
NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FL (May 1, 2023) — On Monday, May 8, 2023, State Attorney Monique Worrell will host a full day summit on how to improve our violence prevention initiatives in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. The day will culminate in a public discussion recapping the earlier sessions, hearing from the community about their concerns and priorities, and laying out the critical next steps elected officials must take to help reduce violence.
State Attorney Monique H. Worrell Responds to Potential Ambush Attack from Governor Ron DeSantis
ORANGE COUNTY (April 28, 2023) — Today, April 28, 2023, an SAO9 employee was contacted by State Committeewoman Debbie Galvin requesting at least two cases where State Attorney Worrell had failed to prosecute cases to get justice for victims of human trafficking crimes. Ms. Galvin went on to tell the employee that “this is happening all over the country where these prosecutors are not following the law,” and that she was supposed to provide this information to the governor’s office last week, but, needed to have it over to them by Monday, May 1st.
Jones High School Shooting Update
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (March 20, 2023) — After a thorough and lengthy review, the State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit has concluded that we cannot move forward with filing charges against Jeremiah Cundiff in connection with the Jones High School shooting that claimed the life of Mr. Gamaine Brown on November 12, 2022. There is simply no reliable evidence that would support a conviction in this case.
