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James Uthmeier, Florida's new attorney general and former chief of staff to Governor DeSantis, has gained prominence through aggressive political moves like opening the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center, receiving praise from Trump, and engaging in controversial legal actions, while also facing scrutiny over financial transactions linked to a charity tied to Casey DeSantis.
A Miami federal judge delayed a decision on whether to hold Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in contempt for violating a court order related to a new state immigration law, with Uthmeier accused of instructing police to ignore the restraining order, raising concerns about legal authority and enforcement actions.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has launched an investigation into the College Football Playoff selection committee's decision to exclude undefeated Florida State University from the four-team playoffs. The investigation will focus on possible anticompetitive effects of the playoff system and seek documentation related to deliberations, conference restrictions, ethics, and conflicts of interest. Moody aims to identify individual votes and vote tallies, as well as individuals with access to votes or knowledge of the software used. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also expressed support for potential litigation over FSU's exclusion.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has launched an antitrust investigation into the College Football Playoff's exclusion of undefeated Florida State in favor of 12-1 Alabama. Moody is demanding answers through a civil investigative demand, including information about communications, individual and collective votes, and documents related to the committee's deliberations. The playoff executive director called the demand an "overly aggressive reaction." This decision has drawn scrutiny from politicians, including U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who have called for more transparency and possible litigation.