Jury Convicts Anas Muhammad of First-Degree Murder in Fatal Stabbing of 16-Year-Old Paola Pagan-Malave
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL (July 29, 2026) — A jury has convicted Anas Muhammad of first-degree murder in the 2022 fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Paola Pagan-Malave, who was walking to school in Kissimmee when she was killed in the early morning hours.
Javier Rosado Martinez Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Murder and Attempted Sexual Battery
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (July 14, 2026) — State Attorney Monique Worrell announced today that
58-year-old Javier Rosado Martinez has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the brutal murder and attempted rape of 93-year-old Dolores Padilla-Marrero in 2022.
Sexual Predator Found Guilty on Four Counts of Sexual Battery
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL (July 9, 2026) — State Attorney Monique Worrell announced today that an Osceola County jury has found Eddy Noelsaint, 54, guilty on four counts of Sexual Battery for repeatedly raping a woman who had placed her trust in him.
State Attorney Monique Worrell Defends the Integrity of Community Partnerships
ORANGE COUNTY, FL — State Attorney Monique Worrell responded to recent criticisms regarding her office’s collaboration with the Wren Collective, a team of criminal justice experts who supported the office during her first term.
State Attorney Monique Worrell Released the Following Statement Regarding Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Comments on the Prosecution of Tina Allgeo
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (September 8, 2025) – “Every day, the Attorney General’s inexperience with criminal prosecution becomes more abundantly clear; it risks the public safety and credibility of our criminal legal system for every Floridian.
State Attorney Monique Worrell Issues Statement In Court’s Denial Of Bond For Former Deputy Charged In Fatal Shooting
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (September 5, 2025) – “The Court’s decision today to deny bond for Anthony Shea reflects the seriousness of the charges he faces. Beyond the legal proceedings, this case is about honoring the life of a woman who dedicated herself to protecting others. This was a tragic loss of life that has deeply impacted the law enforcement community, as well as our circuit. We continue to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the victim during this painful time. Our office remains steadfast in ensuring that her service, her sacrifice, and her memory are met with the justice they deserve.”
State Attorney Monique Worrell Addresses Cases Stemming from Pulse Crosswalk Arrests
ORANGE COUNTY, FL. (September 2, 2025) – State Attorney Monique Worrell issued the following statement regarding the Pulse crosswalk arrests.
State Attorney’s Office Appoints Ryan Whitaker as Chief of Domestic Violence Unit
Orlando, FL – The State Attorney’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit has appointed Ryan Whitaker as the new Chief of the Domestic Violence Unit.
State Attorney Monique Worrell Moves to End Political Abuse of Investigations
ORANGE COUNTY — State Attorney Monique Worrell announced that she has filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment to protect the integrity of the State Attorney’s Office and prevent it from improper influence.
Statement from State Attorney Monique Worrell on Sentencing in Soto Murder Case
OSCEOLA COUNTY (July 21, 2025) — Following today’s sentencing of the individual responsible for the tragic murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, State Attorney Monique Worrell issued the following statement. The accused received 21 concurrent life sentences and waived all rights to appeal — an outcome reached in close consultation with the Soto family.
