TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a conviction for an illegal alien who held a critical role within a criminal enterprise of illegal aliens. Jonny Pinzon Rios was convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering and two counts of Dealing in Stolen Property.

“This criminal illegal alien conspired with a theft ring to sell stolen Rolex watches that were taken during burglaries of Floridians’ homes,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Thanks to our brave law enforcement and Assistant Statewide Prosecutors Eric Ross and Briana Zupko, he was convicted of his crimes and faces serious criminal penalties. We do not tolerate theft in Florida, and we will continue to work with the Trump administration to get these criminals out of our state and nation.”

Pinzon held an essential role within a criminal enterprise of illegal aliens who victimized business owners and their families by committing high-end residential burglaries and selling the stolen property that was taken from the victim’s homes. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the criminal enterprise stole over $1,600,000 worth of personal property from the victim’s homes. Continue reading →

PENSACOLA, Fla.— Today, Attorney General James Uthmeier joined Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr., to sign a Memorandum of Agreement between the Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights and the Florida Department of Education. This agreement brings the agencies together to protect students in Florida’s education system from unlawful abuses by school systems, protect parents’ God-given rights to direct how their children are educated, and maintain close involvement in such processes. The Memorandum of Agreement is available here.

“With this collaboration between the Office of Parental Rights and the Florida Department of Education, we are putting the power in parents’ hands,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “The rights of parents are non-negotiable in Florida, and they deserve an education system that works for them without an inappropriate, politically driven agenda. It was an honor to sign this important agreement with Commissioner Diaz.”

“Florida is the Parental Rights state, and I am proud to work with Attorney General Uthmeier to enhance the power of Florida parents,” said Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. “I am proud to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with the Attorney General’s Office today to further bolster our efforts to support the rights of parents and to protect Florida’s children.” Continue reading →