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Governor DeSantis Reassigns Prosecution of Jonathan David Charloff Case

Original title: FL EO 2026-92: #2026-92 assigns the 20th circuit to the 17th circuit re: Jonathan David Charloff

April 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents should be aware when legal proceedings are transferred between jurisdictions to ensure transparency and impartiality in the justice system.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Jonathan David Charloff

The legal prosecution of his case is being transferred to a different judicial circuit.

Harold F. Pryor

He is disqualified from participating in the investigation and prosecution of this specific case.

Amira D. Fox

She and her office are tasked with the investigation and prosecution of the case.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 27, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-92 to reassign the prosecution of Jonathan David Charloff from the 17th Judicial Circuit to the 20th Judicial Circuit. The reassignment was requested by 17th Circuit State Attorney Harold F. Pryor to avoid a conflict of interest because the victim is a former employee of his office.

Key Facts

  • The 17th Judicial Circuit State Attorney disqualified himself due to a conflict of interest involving a former employee.
  • The 20th Judicial Circuit State Attorney, Amira D. Fox, will take over the investigation and prosecution.
  • The assignment is effective immediately and lasts for one year, ending April 27, 2027.
  • The order is issued under the authority of Florida Statute 27.14.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this case moved to a different circuit?
The original State Attorney, Harold F. Pryor, requested the move to avoid a conflict of interest because the victim in the case is a former employee of his office.
Who is now in charge of the prosecution?
Amira D. Fox, the State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit, has been assigned to handle the case.

Why It Matters

Residents should be aware when legal proceedings are transferred between jurisdictions to ensure transparency and impartiality in the justice system.

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Standard Conflict Management

The document demonstrates the standard mechanism for maintaining the appearance of impartiality in Florida's judicial system when a victim has ties to the local prosecutor's office.

Harold F. PryorAmira D. Fox

Connected Entities

personHarold F. Pryor“State Attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit who requested the reassignment.”Map →
dateApril 27, 2027“Expiration date of the executive assignment.”Map →
dateMarch 27, 2027“Deadline for the Assigned State Attorney to request additional time.”Map →
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who issued the executive order.”Map →
personJonathan David Charloff“Individual arrested for battery/dating violence who is the subject of the prosec”Map →
personAmira D. Fox“State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit assigned to the case.”Map →
bill_number27.14“Florida Statute cited as the legal basis for the executive assignment.”Map →

Sources

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www.flgov.com

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