A three-day trial over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of a twice-elected Hillsborough County state attorney wrapped on Thursday, but a federal judge presiding over the lawsuit said it could be weeks before he releases a decision. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle said he may not have time before Dec. 19 to fully delve into Andrew Warren’s allegations that the governor’s action violated his First Amendment speech rights.
A three-day trial over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of a twice-elected Hillsborough County state attorney wrapped on Thursday, but a federal judge presiding over the lawsuit said it could be weeks before he releases a decision. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle said he may not have time before Dec. 19 to fully delve into Andrew Warren’s allegations that the governor’s action violated his First Amendment speech rights.
