STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-131 (State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON, State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, has advised me that Hadassah Harris is under investigation for extortion; and WHEREAS, the Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON has also advised me that the victims are employees of the state attorney's office; and WHEREAS, the Honorable MELISSA W.

NELSON, to avoid a conflict of interest or any appearance of impropriety, has voluntarily disqualified herself and has requested the executive assignment of another State Attorney regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Hadassah Harris; and WHEREAS, the Honorable R.J. LARIZZA, State Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, has agreed to accept an executive assignment in this matter; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests ofthe State of Florida and of the ends ofjustice that the Honorable R.J. LARIZZA discharge the duties of the Honorable MELISSA W.

NELSON, pursuant to

section 27.14, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, Governor of Florida, in obedience to my solemn constitutional duty to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed," and pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, issue the following Executive Order, effective immediately:

Section 1. The Honorable R.J. LARIZZA, State Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, referred to as the "Assigned State Attorney," is assigned to discharge the duties of the -- Honorable MELISSA W. NELSON, State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, regarding the investigation and prosecution of this case and all related matters regarding Hadassah Harris.

Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney or one or more Assistant State Attorneys and Investigators, who have been designated by the Assigned State Attorney, shall proceed immediately to the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and are vested with the authority to perform the duties prescribed herein.

Section 3. All residents of the Fourth Judicial Circuit are requested, and all public officials are directed, to cooperate and render whatever assistance is necessary to the Assigned State Attorney, so that justice may be served.

Section 4. The period of this Executive Assignment shall be for one (1) year, to and including July 1,

Section 5. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify me on or before June 1, 2027, ifadditional time is required. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 1st day of July, 2026. ATTEST: c:, ,-...:, '1'. =......,.-:4 • 1 C1' (.._ ~ r~ -::.-~ .,,r ..· c:: ~-• :.~: _, c..., - .,- ·- r- U)::,~ •-'>c -0 iim_-:;:·., :::.c m U) .r:- 0..-rJ-t ,-► --f,,, 0