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ORANGE COUNTY, FL (July 30, 2026) — The appointed attorney general’s statement is misleading, and it exploits a family’s tragedy in an effort to score political points.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
ORANGE COUNTY, FL. (September 2, 2025) – State Attorney Monique Worrell issued the following statement regarding the Pulse crosswalk arrests.