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.

Statement Regarding the Resolution of a Case of Community Interest

ORANGE COUNTY (September 15, 2022) — In every case, our office endeavors to secure accountability for harms done to others, while promoting public safety and respecting the rights and humanity of all persons. Our review of the circumstances in Mr. Jose A. Ruiz’s case shows this resolution was consistent with those values and goals.

State Attorney Monique H. Worrell’s Statement on the Danielle Redlick Verdict

ORANGE COUNTY (June 17, 2022) — Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique H. Worrell announces a six–person jury in Orange County found Danielle Justice Redlick, 48, not guilty of seconddegree murder in the homicide of Mr. Michael Redlick. Ms. Redlick was found guilty of tampering with evidence. We want to commend our prosecutors who spent the past several weeks prosecuting this matter. They handled this high-pressure case diligently, and with a tremendous amount of integrity and professionalism. We are very fortunate to have them as members of our team and thank them for fighting so rigorously for justice.