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Reelected State Attorney Monique Worrell sworn into office in Orlando

Reelected State Attorney Monique Worrell sworn into office in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell was sworn into office Tuesday morning.

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She replaces Andrew Bain, who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis after he suspended Worrell in 2023.

Sources have confirmed with Channel 9 that a grand jury is currently investigating Worrell’s first administration.

Read: Grand Jury still in question over previous administration as Monique Worrell set to be sworn in

We also learned that members of her previous administration could be involved in the investigation.

But as of now, it is not clear exactly what that grand jury is looking into.

Read: Polk County Grand Jury investigating Monique Worrell’s administration days before swearing-in

As Worrell makes her way back to her old office, multiple assistant state attorneys are expected to be sworn in as well.

And for the former prosecutor, the political climate in the office will be quite a burden.

Read: Monique Worrell won her State Attorney Seat back : Could the governor remove her again?

Polk County’s chief judge said the grand jury’s decision likely won’t come until February because a hearing has been scheduled around that time.

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