ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 There was a big twist on Friday in a Central Florida manslaughter case that has gotten the attention of state leaders in Tallahassee.<\/p>\n
Savion Lambert, a defendant in a Central Florida manslaughter case involving the shooting of Carlos Perez, fired his attorney at an Orlando courthouse. <\/p>\n
Lambert was expected to accept a plea deal in the case.<\/p>\n
The decision came amid significant opposition to the proposed deal, particularly from Perez\u2019s family.<\/p>\n
Perez\u2019s family stated they were not informed about the deal and expressed strong disapproval.<\/p>\n
Lambert told the judge his attorney had informed him he would only serve 11 years as part of the proposed deal, emphasizing it was the best offer he would receive. <\/p>\n
Lambert stated he felt pressured and requested a new lawyer, seeking time to consider other potential options.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege Lambert was on probation for carjacking when he shot Perez while the two were drinking in Lambert\u2019s car. <\/p>\n
They claim Lambert then removed Perez\u2019s body from the vehicle and was later found attempting to clean blood from his clothing in a bathroom.<\/p>\n
The Attorney General has criticized State Attorney Monique Worrell regarding the case, citing her policies as lenient and questioning her willingness to consider youthful offender status for Lambert.<\/p>\n
Worrell has responded, stating that the ultimate decision in such matters rests with the judge.<\/p>\n
Perez\u2019s family has called for the case to be removed from Orange County and transferred to a different jurisdiction.<\/p>\n
Channel 9 has reached out to State Attorney Worrell\u2019s team for comment regarding the case.<\/p>\n
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