Republican Who Backed Death Penalty for Pedophiles Faces Child Sex Charges
Summary
Michael Caruso, a Palm Beach County Court clerk and former Florida Republican legislator, was arrested on multiple child sex abuse charges involving a relative. He previously supported a law allowing the death penalty for adults convicted of sexually abusing children under 12.Key Facts
- Michael Caruso, 67, was arrested for five felony child sex abuse charges including kidnapping and child molestation.
- The alleged abuse occurred multiple times between fall 2024 and August 2025.
- The victim is a relative who has been receiving therapy since April 2026.
- Caruso was appointed court clerk by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in August 2025.
- Caruso had supported the 2023 Florida law allowing the death penalty for adults who sexually abuse children under 12.
- Governor DeSantis suspended Caruso immediately after the arrest.
- Caruso is running uncontested for reelection in November but is not on the primary ballot.
- The investigation is ongoing, and prosecutors expect more charges.
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