Florida attorney general, state attorney clash over deadly road rage case
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell are at odds over whether a woman accused in a fatal road rage shooting should face prosecution. Tina Algeo is charged with second-degree murder in the December 2024 shooting death of Michael Tzvetkoff. Her attorney, Mark O’Mara, argues she acted in self-defense and should be protected under Florida’s "stand your ground" law.
What we know:
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling on State Attorney Monique Worrell to drop murder charges against 37-year-old Tina Allgeo, who is accused in the December 2024 shooting death of Mihail Tsvetkov.
Allgeo faces charges of second-degree murder and aggravated battery after prosecutors said she