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STATE OF FLORIDA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR


EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-227

WHEREAS, the Honorable ED BRODSKY, State Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial

Circuit of Florida, has advised Governor RON DESANTIS that Eric Robinson is under

investigation for a potential election criminal misconduct; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable ED BRODSKY has also advised the Governor that the

state attorney 's office employs Eric Robinson in a professional capacity; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable ED BRODSKY, to avoid a conflict of interest or any

appearance of impropriety, has voluntarily disqualified himself and has requested the

executive assignment of another State Attorney with respect to the investigation and

prosecution of this case and all related matters; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable ANDREW H. WARREN, State Attorney for the

Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, has agreed to accept an executive assignment in this

matter; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Florida and of the ends ofjustice

that the Honorable ANDREW H. WARREN discharge the duties of the Honorable ED

BRODSKY, pursuant to section 27.14, Florida Statutes.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, Governor of Florida, in obedience to my

solemn constitutional duty to ''take care that the laws be faithfully executed," and pursuant
to the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida, issue the following Executive Order,

effective immediately:

Section 1.

The Honorable ANDREW H. WARREN, State Attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial

Circuit of Florida, referred to as the "Assigned State Attorney," is assigned to discharge the

duties of the Honorable ED BRODSKY, State Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of

Florida, as they relate to the investigation, prosecution, and all matters related to Eric

Robinson.

Section 2.

The Assigned State Attorney or one or more Assistant State Attorneys and

Investigators, who have been designated by the Assigned State Attorney, shall proceed

immediately to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and are vested with the authority to

perform the duties prescribed herein.

Section 3.

All residents of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit are requested, and all public officials are

directed, to cooperate and render whatever assistance is necessary to the Assigned State

Attorney, so that justice may be served.

Section 4.

The period of this Executive Assignment shall be for one ( 1) year, to and including

September 22, 2021 .


Section 5.

The Assigned State Attorney shall notify the Governor on or before August 22, 2021,

if additional time is required.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have


hereunto set my hand and have caused the
Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed
at Tallahassee, this 22nd day of September,
2020.

ATTEST:

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