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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anthony Izaguirre

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis testifies as lawsuit begins

ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Florida prosecutor suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis opened his federal civil trial against the governor Tuesday with testimony that alleged his removal was based on his personal political positions on abortion and transgender rights.

Andrew Warren, a Democrat suspended from his twice-elected post as state attorney in Hillsborough County, sued DeSantis seeking his reinstatement.

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