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.
DeSantis is no shrinking violet, thats for sure.
“Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension will take effect immediately, saying Warren thinks he’s “above the law” and has been “picking and choosing” what laws to enforce, citing the state’s 15-week abortion ban as the most recent example.
DeSantis said Warren signed letters saying he would not enforce laws prohibiting sex changes for minors.
“To take a position that you have veto powers over the laws of this state is untenable and warrants suspension,” he said.”
DeSantis is awesome. Good job Florida.
So what laws was he not enforcing?
Nevermind post #3 answered.
Actual leadership and swamp draining. Go Ron!
Wow, this is a MAN!
And a leader!
Impressed!
This country needs more people like DeSantis. Any way he can be cloned? At the same time, he best be watching his back. You never know what whack job might try and take a shot at him.
Yes, indeed. This is how it’s done.
Instead of just whining on Twitter what a piss-poor job the people underneath are doing, DeSantis actually fires them.
It’s called “executive leadership.”
Waiting for Brandon to issue an EO....saying kids can do anything they want...which is why these kids are getting so screwed up.
He is suspended.
Will he be arrested and tried for his actions?
bttt
Trump return FIRST, THEN civil war.
“Warren thinks he’s “above the law” and has been “picking and choosing” what laws to enforce, citing the state’s 15-week abortion ban as the most recent example.
DeSantis said Warren signed letters saying he would not enforce laws prohibiting sex changes for minors”
Really sad my Supergovernor is the exception not the rule when it comes to Republican governors.
And yes, Warren is a Democrat.
Let this be a warning to other State Attorneys in Florida who refuse to enforce the laws. DeSantis will sack you quicker than you can say “Ron”.
“Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, regarded by Hillsborough County Democrats as a rising political star, is considering a run for state attorney general next year.”
DeSantis is the type who will not tolerate a Deep State within Florida. Show them all the door!
Add “refusing to enforce the state’s laws” to Warren’s impeccable record.
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