Who is Tracy Caruso? Rape Counselor's Husband Faces Child Sex Charges
Summary
Tracy Caruso, a certified rape counselor and wife of Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso, stepped down from public boards as her husband faces serious child sex abuse charges. Michael Caruso, who was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis and has pleaded not guilty, was arrested on multiple felony charges including kidnapping and child molestation.Key Facts
- Tracy Caruso resigned from two public boards to avoid distractions amid her husband's legal situation.
- Michael Caruso faces five felony child sex abuse charges: kidnapping, molestation, lewd exhibition, luring a child, and causing mental injury.
- He pleaded not guilty at his first court appearance in Orlando.
- Michael Caruso was appointed Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2025 but was suspended after his arrest.
- Michael Caruso is a former Republican state legislator who supported the death penalty for adults convicted of sexually abusing children.
- An earlier child abuse investigation involving Caruso in 2012 was closed without charges.
- Tracy Caruso described the allegations against her husband as false and said important facts will come out soon.
- Governor DeSantis called the allegations “truly horrific” and said the case was carefully built to withstand legal challenges.
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