Florida official arrested on child molestation and kidnapping charges

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order suspending Michael Caruso from his post as Palm Beach County’s clerk of courts and comptroller following his arrest

A former Florida state lawmaker who is up for re-election as a court clerk was charged Tuesday with kidnapping and molesting a young child — allegedly even urinating in his mouth on a cruise, according to disturbing court documents. Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller Michael Caruso — a father of seven and longtime

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

DeSantis Ally In Florida Arrested On Child Sex-Abuse Charges  Forbes

DeSantis ally in Palm Beach arrested on child sex-abuse charges  Miami Herald