Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges
Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Michael Caruso, a former close ally and senior official, after Caruso was arrested on multiple felony child sexual abuse charges. Caruso was scheduled to appear in court on charges including kidnapping and child molestation involving a male relative under 12 years old.Key Facts
- Michael Caruso was removed as clerk of court and comptroller for Palm Beach County following his arrest.
- Caruso faces five felony charges: kidnapping, child molestation, lewd exhibition, luring or enticing a child, and child abuse causing mental injury.
- The alleged victim is a male relative under the age of 12, and abuse allegedly occurred multiple times during 2024 and 2025.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest and said the investigation is ongoing.
- Governor DeSantis quickly suspended Caruso and stated that no one in his administration was aware of any prior allegations.
- Caruso was previously praised by DeSantis for supporting tough laws, including a death penalty law for sexual battery of children under 12.
- Caruso’s personal life involved past allegations, including a 2012 investigation prompted by a previous claim made in a 2013 divorce filing.
- DeSantis also appointed Caruso’s wife to several important local government positions.
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