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Florida House Weighs In On Ayala Lawsuit

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala speaks with reporters about her decision to not pursue the death penalty during her administration.
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Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala speaks with reporters about her decision to not pursue the death penalty during her administration.

The Florida Supreme Court is allowing the House to support Gov. Rick Scott in the lawsuit brought by Orlando prosecutor Aramis Ayala. Ayala has filed both a federal and state lawsuit against Scott.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala speaks with reporters about her decision to not pursue the death penalty during her administration.
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The House has until May 3rd to file an amicus brief with the Florida Supreme Court. The House argues Governor Scott has the right to replace State Attorney Ayala on capital cases. Ayala announced she won’t seek the death penalty because she says it’s costly and discriminatory. The House and Senate are both considering cutting her budget. But the Senate’s proposal cuts less.

The House has until May 3rd to file an amicus brief with the Florida Supreme Court. The House argues Scott has the right to replace the state attorney on capital cases. Ayala announced she won’t seek the death penalty because she said it’s costly and discriminatory. The House and Senate are both considering cutting her budget. But the Senate’s proposal cuts less.

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Sarah Mueller is the first recipient of the WFSU Media Capitol Reporting Fellowship. She’ll be covering the 2017 Florida legislative session and recently earned her master’s degree in Public Affairs Reporting at the University of Illinois Springfield. Sarah was part of the Illinois Statehouse press corps as an intern for NPR Illinois in 2016. When not working, she enjoys playing her yellow lab, watching documentaries and reading memoirs.
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