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Monique Worrell said that personally she is "unequivocally opposed to the death penalty" but is obligated to follow the law.
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The families of two people killed in a series of shootings in Orlando are speaking out via their attorney, Mark NeJame.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis is questioning the actions of State Attorney Monique Worrell over how she handled cases involving a suspect charged with fatally shooting a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman in Orlando.
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The man accused in the death of Spectrum News 13 reporter Dylan Lyons was issued an arrest warrant that included two new murder charges.
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Spectrum News 13 confirmed that 24-year-old reporter Dylan Lyons was killed while covering a shooting on Wednesday, along with a 9-year-old girl. Her mom and a station photojournalist were injured.
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Authorities in Florida don't immediately have a motive for any of the shootings. A TV crewmember and the girl's mother were also wounded and in critical condition at the hospital.
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Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor said a Jan. 30 shooting in which 11 men were injured appeared to be retaliation for an unpaid drug debt and state charges are expected.
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The two men were indicted on federal charges and face a maximum of 15 years in prison.
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In the days following the drive-by shooting, some Lakeland officials have pushed for increased surveillance to catch the gunmen and prevent future crimes.
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After mass shootings, the loss felt by marginalized groups already facing discrimination is compounded. Some public health experts say the risk for mental health issues is greater for the groups — communities of color and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community among them.
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It's not a new debate — but could showing graphic evidence of mass school shootings change public opinion on gun laws?
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Officials are calling the 22-year-old a person of interest. Police Chief Lou Jogmen says the man gave himself up after a brief pursuit in his car.