Ex-DOH lawyer says Gov. DeSantis' Office intervened to threaten TV stations for playing pro-abortion rights ads
The ex-Department of Health (DOH) lawyer who sent cease and desist letters threatening TV stations for playing abortion rights ads says he didn’t write the letters — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ legal counsel did.
“I did not draft the letters or participate in any discussions about the letters prior to Oct. 3, 2024,” wrote John Wilson, who said he resigned on Oct. 10 from his position as DOH General Counsel because he refused to send more letters to the media. “I received drafts of the letter directly from Sam Elliot, Assistant General Counsel for the Executive Office of the Governor, earlier that day.”
Wilson said he was directed to sign his name on the letters on behalf of DOH.
Before Wilson resigne...
