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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