Charge dropped against state official

Published July 30, 2014 7:36pm ET



ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors in Orlando have dropped a misdemeanor charge of violating public meeting law against a former official with the Florida Department of Transportation.

Prosecutors said Wednesday they have dropped the charge against former public affairs worker Rebekah Hammond, and she will now be available to testify against the two remaining defendants.

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