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Read. Follow. Verify.Governor DeSantis Assigns State Attorney Amira D. Fox to Handle Meytal Trysker Case
Record date · April 16, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order assigning State Attorney Amira D. Fox of the 20th Judicial Circuit to handle a case involving Meytal Trysker in the 17th Judicial Circuit. This assignment was made because the 17th Circuit State Attorney, Harold F. Pryor, himself to avoid a conflict of interest.
This order ensures that a legal case continues to be prosecuted by an outside official when the local State Attorney has a conflict of interest.
Who It Affects
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Harold F. Pryor
He is relieved of his duties regarding the Meytal Trysker case for the duration of the assignment.
Amira D. Fox
She is granted the authority to investigate and prosecute the case within the 17th Judicial Circuit.
Key Facts
- State Attorney Harold F. Pryor disqualified himself from the Meytal Trysker case due to a conflict of interest.
- Amira D. Fox is assigned to handle the investigation and prosecution of the case for one year.
- The assignment is authorized under Section 27.14 of the Florida Statutes.
- The order expires on April 16, 2027, unless an extension is requested by March 16, 2027.
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Ongoing Case History
This case has been subject to executive assignment since at least 2024, as evidenced by references to previous orders 24-202 and 25-177.
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