Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges
Michael Caruso, once praised by Ron DeSantis, removed from Palm Beach county civic official roles after arrest
Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, has suspended a former close ally and senior civic official who was arrested on felony child sexual abuse charges.
Michael Caruso, who was removed as clerk of court
DeSantis Appointee Arrested for Alleged Child Sexual Abuse
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A Republican appointee of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was arrested Tuesday on charges of child sexual abuse, the state’s attorney general announced.
Michael Caruso, a former state legislator whom DeSantis appointed as the Palm Beach County clerk of courts a year ago, has been charged with kid
DeSantis ally and appointee is arrested on child sex abuse charges
A former Florida lawmaker and political ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis was arrested Tuesday and accused of allegedly molesting a young boy at the child’s home, on fishing excursions and while on a family cruise, arrest records show.Michael Caruso, a 67-year-old Republican whom DeSantis appointed as Palm Beach County’s clerk
DeSantis Appointee Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Mike Caruso, appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as the Palm Beach County clerk of courts, was arrested Tuesday morning for child sexual abuse charges.
The alleged victim was one of his grandchildren, a boy under 12 years old. According to a probable cause affidavit, the alleged abuse began in 2024 and went on
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PNP flags rise in number of moms tagged in online child sexual abuse
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