Jeff Ashton -Retired? Not if he has anything to say about it! ;) ***Updated***

[SailorMoon]

OMG the hits keep coming. How old is he?? None of them look that old......

That's a shame. But whatever he wants he certainly deserves it. He did an outstanding job, as did Linda and Frank.

 

[seekjustice]

Florida streets gain a child killer and lose an incredible prosecutor.

 

[Patriciao]

This could also be something he said in sarcasm because the prosecution lost. It is not fair!

 

[eelie]

I pray he writes a book

I will definitely purchase it. He is an amazing prosecutor.

 

[olive]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Liz]

If this is true I am REALLY GOING TO CRY NOW!!!!! I didn't think I could be any sadder today.

I know I am. Surprised, shocked, disgusted, dismayed, repulsed and sickened. I really need to go lie down.

 

[hpvdr]

I heard/read, but cannot remember where, (I'm sorry) in the past few weeks that Jeff Ashton may be thinking of running for a political position. He didn't fail in this case and I think the voters of Florida will know this so I hope that he will seek office. He is brilliant and stands for justice.

 

[Wishbone]

His book will outsell anything KC, the Ants, Baez or any of the defense writes. I know I'll be in line for the first edition!!!

 

[Mosby]

The nightmare of this day just won't end. My best to Mr. Ashton. He is still my HERO! I'll bet he has lost all faith in the system today, I know I have.

 

[Beccaboo]

I find this news very sad!! Jeff you were amazing!! Thank you for giving all these years fighting for justice!! Thank you for fighting so hard for Caylee!

 

[carmskarma]

Surely this was something he had already intended to do. I cannot imagine he would be leaving with his tail between his legs. Not his style.

 

[Liz]

Another tweet, from Bob Kealing:

Source close to #JeffAshton says he has announced plans to retire from Orange-Osceola state atty's office.by bobkealing via twitter 2:54 PM

 

[Kavya01]

Jeff Ashton, if you retire, many future victims will feel the loss. thank you for everything. We think you are a knight in shining armor.

(((hug)))

 

[DairyGirl]

I heard one of the TH's saying he could make a lot more money in the private sector. I hope he does. He did his best and I hope he in no way feels he failed Caylee. He was a voice for her when her own family turned against her.

 

[BCV]

I'd retire too, after all that work... so dissapointing

 

[Hopeful One]

Casey sure knows how to kill people off, doesn't she?

 

[Just Jayla]

What a loss for the people of Orange and Osceola counties. Considering he was never paid as handsomely as some other attorneys I cannot bring myself to acknowledge, I hope that all of the wealth and happiness in the world is made available to him. I know he has earned it.

 

[kyrasmummy]

I don't think I can take much more today

 

[carmskarma]

He has been a prosecutor for decades. It is likely he had already decided it was time to move on.

 

[stilettos]

I love my (affectionately termed) "Pudding Face" he is an amazing Prosecutor and did a great job. I find no fault in his attempt at justice for Caylee...and I wish him the full frontal face of God's smile all the days of his life.