Florida AG James Uthmeier accuses State Attorney Monique Worrell of being ‘soft on crime’

The Brief

  • Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a press conference Friday morning in Orlando.
  • The AG called out State Attorney Monique Worrell for what he calls “soft on crime policies.”
  • Uthmeier alleges that Worrell has decided not to press charges in some of the most “gruesome and horrific” child predator cases.

ORLANDO, Fla. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a press conference Friday morning in Orlando, where he called out State Attorney Monique Worrell for what he calls “soft on crime policies.”

Uthmeier was joined by Congresswoman Laurel Lee, Statewide Prosecutor Brad McVay and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Chief Matthew Williams.

AG Uthmeier: SA Worrell is soft on crime

What we know:

Uthmeier said soft on crime policies do not work. In Orlando, the AG said it’s apparent that soft on crime policies are still prevalent, and, therefore, placing families in danger.

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