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FL state attorney pulled over by police

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(CNN) - Newly released police bodycam footage has some critics wondering if a Florida state attorney was targeted by police.

The incident happened June 19.

Two officers pulled over Florida's first African American state attorney, Aramis Ayala, after authorities say a check of her license plate came up empty, as well as for the car's windows being dark.

Ayala, who was not ticketed, says the tag is confidential and registered.

Both Orlando police and Ayala say the stop was lawful, with police emphasizing that they routinely run license plates for official business only.

In a statement, Ayala noted no lawsuit has been filed and that the stop itself "appears consistent with F0lorida law" although she made no traffic violation.

Ayala says she hopes to meet with Orlando's police chief to discuss what happened, adding that law enforcement and the public should respect each other.

She made headlines earlier this year that she would no longer pursue the death penalty in cases her office prosecutes.

That prompted Florida Gov. Rick Scott to pull her from 21 first-degree murder cases.

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