Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges have been filed
Summary
A Florida grand jury found that Governor Ron DeSantis' administration improperly used $10 million in taxpayer money by sending it to a charity linked to his wife, but no criminal charges were filed because it was unclear who was responsible. Governor DeSantis said no laws were broken and warned that leaking the secret report would have consequences.Key Facts
- A Florida grand jury investigated the use of $10 million in state money given to a charity started by Florida’s first lady, Casey DeSantis.
- The charity, Hope Florida, was started in 2021.
- The money came from a state Medicaid settlement meant to help poor children get health insurance.
- The grand jury found the money was "misappropriated," meaning it was used improperly.
- No criminal charges were filed because the report did not show who specifically was responsible.
- Governor DeSantis did not dispute the report's findings but said no laws were broken.
- DeSantis said the person who leaked the secret report would face consequences.
- The report has led to criticism of DeSantis and other Republican leaders in Florida.
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