Charges dropped against those arrested for rainbow crosswalk protest in Orlando

State Attorney Monique Worrell made an announcement Friday about a story that has garnered national attention.

10:45 a.m. update:

Prosecutor Worrell confirmed Friday that charges have been dropped against those arrested in connection with protests at the former rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse location in Orlando.

Channel 9 has a crew at Worrell’s press conference and is working to gather more information for updates on Eyewitness News at Noon.

Original report:

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is expected to provide an update Friday on the cases that have received national attention.

Worrell plans to share more details about the protests involving the former rainbow-colored crosswalk next to the now-demolished Pulse nightclub.

Worrell plans to speak around 10 a.m. from his downtown Orlando office.

These cases relate to events that occurred after the Florida Department of Transportation ordered the removal of the rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub last year.

Following this order, the pedestrian crossing was painted black overnight. The decision sparked weeks of protests.

During the protests, individuals repeatedly used chalk and paint on the crosswalk in an attempt to return the area to rainbow colors.

Channel 9 will have a crew at Worrell’s press conference and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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