Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso Arrested in Child Sex Abuse Case, Florida AG Says
- On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso following his arrest on five felony counts, including child sexual abuse, lewd or lascivious molestation, and kidnapping.
- FDLE Special Agent Reuben Roach's affidavit alleges Caruso abused his grandson, a boy under 12, during a 2024 fishing trip, at Thanksgiving 2024, and aboard the Icon of the Seas cruise in August 2025.
- The boy's father discovered the abuse in October 2025 after witnessing sexualized behavior, while recorded conversations show Caruso admitted isolating the child on the cruise but denied sexual allegations.
- Caruso remains held without bond at the Orange County Jail, while Palm Beach County Clerk of Court spokesperson Kathy Burstein stated the office is "awaiting additional information" while maintaining service for its 650 employees.
- DeSantis cited the Florida Constitution in his suspension order, which remains in effect until further notice; Caruso faces no Republican challenger and will not appear on Tuesday's primary ballot.
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Michael Caruso Charged: Florida Clerk Faces Child Abuse Counts
Michael Caruso, the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller and a former Republican state representative, faces five felony charges for allegedly kidnapping and sexually abusing a child not yet five years old, and his ex-wife raised similar accusations more than a decade ago. Caruso was arrested Tuesday on counts of kidnapping, lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious exhibition, luring or enticing a child, and child abuse, the New Yor…
Palm Beach County Clerk Caruso Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse; Could Face Death Penalty Under Anti-Pedo Bill He Backed
Michael Caruso could face the death penalty if convicted of the five child sexual abuse felonies for which he was arrested yesterday. ... The post Palm Beach County Clerk Caruso Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse; Could Face Death Penalty Under Anti-Pedo Bill He Backed appeared first on The New American.
Palm Beach clerk, accused in child sex crimes, appears in court. What’s next?
MIAMI — A former state lawmaker whom Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed as Palm Beach’s clerk of courts appeared in a West Palm Beach courtroom Wednesday morning after his arrest on child sexual abuse charges. Michael Allen Caruso, 67, who was…
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointee arrested over child molestation & kidnapping charges
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) appointed Michael Allen Caruso last August to serve as Palm Beach County’s clerk of courts and comptroller. Caruso was arrested yesterday on charges of molestation, kidnapping, luring and enticing a child, lewd and lascivious exhibition, and child abuse early yesterday morning, according to an arrest affidavit reported upon by The Miami Herald. Investigators say that Caruso sexually molested the child, a male relati…
DeSantis suggests ally appointed to Palm Beach post could face death penalty over child sex abuse charges
Ron DeSantis says former ally Michael Caruso could face the death penalty if convicted of child sex abuse charges in Florida. Caruso was suspended from his clerk post after arrest.
Mike Caruso, suspended Palm Beach County clerk of courts accused of molesting child, faces judge - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court Mike Caruso appeared in court after his arrest on child sexual abuse charges. Caruso stood before...
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