State Attorney Monique Worrell Addresses Cases Stemming from Pulse Crosswalk Arrests
ORANGE COUNTY (September 2, 2025) – State Attorney Monique Worrell issued the following statement regarding the Pulse crosswalk arrests.
“The rainbow crosswalk is more than a street marking. It is a memorial to the 49 lives taken at Pulse and a symbol of love and resilience for our community. Its removal has sparked deep emotion, and we recognize the significance this site holds for so many.
While law enforcement makes arrests, my office is responsible for how those cases are handled once they come before us. We will review each case with fairness, transparency, and respect for both the law and the community we serve.
Our commitment is to ensure justice is administered with integrity, guided by the facts of each case and mindful of the trust our community places in this office.”
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The Honorable Monique H. Worrell represents the Office of the State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit which serves Orange and Osceola counties in central Florida.
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