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Document DOJ-OGR-00024921

AI Analysis

Summary: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issues an Executive Order assigning State Attorney Bruce H. Colton to investigate and prosecute allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, taking over the duties from State Attorney David Aronberg. The order grants Colton and his designees the authority to perform these duties and requests cooperation from local residents and officials.
Significance: This Executive Order assigns a new State Attorney to investigate and prosecute matters related to Jeffrey Epstein, potentially indicating a conflict of interest or lack of confidence in the original State Attorney's handling of the case.
Key Topics: Jeffrey Epstein investigation State Attorney assignment Prosecutorial authority
Key People:
  • Ron DeSantis - Governor of Florida
  • Bruce H. Colton - Assigned State Attorney for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
  • David Aronberg - State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Document Type
Court Filing
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES009

Full Text

Page 444 COLTON discharge the duties of the Honorable DAVID ARONBERG, pursuant to section 27.14, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, Governor of Florida, in obedience to my solemn constitutional duty to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed," and pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida, issue the following Executive Order, effective immediately: Section 1. The Honorable BRUCE H. COLTON, State Attorney for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, referred to as the "Assigned State Attorney," is assigned to discharge the duties of the Honorable DAVID ARONBERG, State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, as they relate to the investigation, prosecution, and all matters related to allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein and his assigned work release program and other irregularities. Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney or one or more Assistant State Attorneys and Investigators, who have been designated by the Assigned State Attorney, shall proceed immediately to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and are vested with the authority to perform the duties prescribed herein. Section 3. All residents of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit are requested, and all public officials are directed, to cooperate and render whatever assistance is necessary to the Assigned State Attorney, so that justice may be served. DOJ-OGR-00024921