Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is taking bold action to clean up Orlando’s crime crisis after local State Attorney Monique Worrell refused to prosecute thousands of cases. Uthmeier deployed six state prosecutors to tackle a backlog of 13,500 cases left unaddressed by Worrell’s office, declaring “there is no excuse for non-prosecution politics that allow dangerous criminals to go free.” Worrell had demanded 13 new prosecutors but called the assistance a temporary fix while blaming past administrations for the problem.
The standoff escalated as Uthmeier accused Worrell of abandoning crime victims by implementing a policy requiring police arrests before her office reviews cases. Orange County Sheriff John Mina condemned the move, warning it leaves domestic violence victims unprotected. Uthmeier fired back: “This isn’t about paperwork—it’s about protecting families from predators who belong behind bars.”
Records show the backlog dates back over a decade, but conservatives argue Worrell’s woke policies made it worse. “Soft-on-crime Democrats like Worrell care more about coddling criminals than stopping carjackings or child molesters,” said a DeSantis ally. Uthmeier’s intervention comes after Worrell was previously suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis for neglecting her duties—and still won reelection by embracing radical reforms.
The Attorney General isn’t backing down. “We’re sending in a tiger team to restore law and order,” Uthmeier vowed, flanked by law enforcement leaders. His office recently busted an international child porn ring trafficking horrific images of infants—proof, he says, that Florida needs tough prosecutors, not politicians who let evil flourish. “If you exploit children here, you’ll never see daylight again,” he pledged.
Meanwhile, a Republican lawmaker uncovered explosive allegations tying Uthmeier to a $10 million Medicaid scheme funneled through First Lady Casey DeSantis’ charity. The funds allegedly bankrolled anti-marijuana ads targeting a ballot measure—a claim Uthmeier denies. “This is a smear campaign by liberals terrified of losing their grip on power,” his spokesperson said.
Worrell held a defiant press conference, claiming the backlog isn’t her fault and accusing Uthmeier of political theater. But conservatives aren’t buying it. “Worrell would rather make excuses than put murderers in prison,” said a local talk radio host. “Thank God we have leaders like Uthmeier who actually enforce the law.”
Governor DeSantis praised Uthmeier’s “relentless focus on public safety” and hinted Worrell could face suspension again if she keeps ignoring crime. “You don’t get to cherry-pick which laws to enforce,” DeSantis warned. With Florida’s crime rate at a 50-year low, Republicans say Uthmeier’s leadership ensures the state remains a sanctuary for families—not criminals.
As the 2026 election looms, Uthmeier is campaigning on a promise to make Florida America’s safest state. “We’ll prosecute every thug, secure every border, and crush every woke policy threatening our communities,” he told supporters. For Floridians tired of liberal chaos, Uthmeier’s message is clear: the rule of law is back.
