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Read. Follow. Verify.Governor DeSantis Assigns New Prosecutor to Joshua Voorhees Case
Record date · April 16, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order assigning State Attorney Alexcia Cox of the 15th Judicial Circuit to handle the investigation and prosecution of Joshua Voorhees. This action follows the voluntary disqualification of 17th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Harold F. Pryor due to a conflict of interest involving a victim who is a sitting circuit court judge.
This order ensures that a criminal case involving a court official is handled by an outside prosecutor to maintain the appearance of impartiality.
Who It Affects
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Joshua Voorhees
The investigation and prosecution of his criminal case are transferred to a different State Attorney's office.
Harold F. Pryor
He is relieved of his duties regarding the investigation and prosecution of this specific case.
Alexcia Cox
She is vested with the authority to perform the duties of the State Attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit regarding this case.
Key Facts
- Joshua Voorhees faces charges of tampering with a court official, cocaine possession, and providing false identification.
- The 17th Judicial Circuit State Attorney disqualified himself because a victim in the case is a sitting circuit court judge.
- State Attorney Alexcia Cox of the 15th Judicial Circuit is assigned to the case for one year.
- The assignment is effective immediately and expires on April 16, 2027.
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The document follows standard Florida protocol for handling cases where a local prosecutor has a conflict of interest involving court personnel.
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