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Florida’s DeSantis suspends state prosecutor over abortion law

Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis (centre) accused Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren of neglecting his duties [Chris O'Meara/AP Photo]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended a Democrat who was elected state prosecutor for vowing not to enforce the state’s 15-week abortion ban, and for supporting gender transition treatments for minors.

DeSantis announced on Thursday the suspension of Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren in the Tampa Bay area, accusing the prosecutor of “ignoring the law”.

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