Posted on 08/04/2022 7:47:34 AM PDT by servo1969
TAMPA, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren of the 13th Judicial Circuit due to neglect of duty. The Governor has the authority to suspend a state officer under Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Florida. The Governor has appointed Susan Lopez to serve as State Attorney for the period of suspension. She has most recently been serving as a Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. To view the order suspending Andrew Warren and appointing Susan Lopez, click here.
“State Attorneys have a duty to prosecute crimes as defined in Florida law, not to pick and choose which laws to enforce based on his personal agenda,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “It is my duty to hold Florida’s elected officials to the highest standards for the people of Florida. I have the utmost trust that Judge Susan Lopez will lead the office through this transition and faithfully uphold the rule of law.”
“I have the utmost respect for our state laws and I understand the important role that the State Attorney plays in ensuring the safety of our community and the enforcement of our laws,” said Susan Lopez, State Attorney of the 13th Judicial Circuit. “I want to thank the Governor for placing his trust in me, and I promise that I will faithfully execute the duties of this office.”
The Governor has the authority under the Florida Constitution to suspend state officials for reasons of misfeasance, malfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, permanent inability to perform official duties, or commission of a felony. The Governor has further authority to fill that office by appointment for the duration of the suspension.
Susan Lopez was appointed by Governor DeSantis to serve as a judge on the Hillsborough County Court in 2021. She previously served as Assistant State Attorney of the 13th Judicial Circuit for more than 15 years and as Staff Attorney of the Second District Court of Appeal. She received her bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College and her law degree from Suffolk University. She is a long-time resident of Tampa and has been involved in the Hillsborough community through a variety of organizations for many years.
if governor DeSantis can, he’ll fire him
Wish Pa had a Governor like this!!!!!!!!!
This is nothing Donald Trump wouldn’t do. /s
“Let this be a warning to other State Attorneys in Florida who refuse to enforce the laws”
Anyone. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/governor-desantis-broward-sheriff-scott-israel/
So he is suspended and not fired?
That means he is still being paid and doing nothing?
Sounds reasonable. /s
Soros must be crying a river.
4 more years...
desantis for florida governor 2022...
florida first!... 😎
He was a JAG in the navy which means he’s very knowledgeable when it comes to the law.
Probably more so than this idgit he just suspended.
Dumbass messed with the bull....he got the horns.
His star rose a little bit higher for a spot on the ‘24 ticket. Which spot may be up to Trump.
Gee I wonder if the shrews on the view will be discussing this today.
BWAHAHAHA!!!
Warren basically was escorted out of his office!
I read it - no he’s not getting paid now. And he’s not allowed in his office.
i triple dog dare you to watch it to find out... 😁
As I read it suspension is the only option Governor DeSantis has at this point. I imagine ways to fire the non-prosecuting prosecutor are being explored.
What is this about?
Gotta love this man.
Wish Pa had a Governor like this!!!!!!!!!
Amen Brother and I wish GA had a Gov like him.
No thanks I already had my power puke for this year.
Click the link and read the executive order.
Then delete your comment.
Makes us thankful and proud to be a Floridian!
“I imagine ways to fire the non-prosecuting prosecutor are being explored”
I suspect that’s already been looked into.
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