US EditionReport: Grand Jury Convenes Involving Hope Florida Foundation
A $10 million Medicaid settlement meant for poverty relief was redirected to a political committee opposing marijuana legalization, triggering a criminal grand jury probe, prosecutors said.
- During the week of Oct. 13, State prosecutors in Tallahassee will convene a grand jury, with the State Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Judicial Circuit issuing subpoenas as part of the Hope Florida Foundation probe.
- A $10 million Medicaid settlement landed at the Hope Florida Foundation, a charity led by First Lady Casey DeSantis, then nearly all funds were directed to Keep Florida Clean, a political committee opposing marijuana legalization last year.
- Investigators have subpoenaed former acting Attorney General John Guard, longtime staffer Kate Strickland, James Holton, and Gov. Ron DeSantis staffers, while some central figures refused scheduled testimony.
- The grand jury could determine whether prosecutors bring charges in one of the most politically sensitive probes facing Governor Ron DeSantis’s administration, raising stakes ahead of the 2026 legislative session and election season.
- Earlier this year, a Florida House committee scrutinized the foundation’s $10 million payment, and the Department of Children and Families declined to reappoint two board members who asked questions.
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Report: Grand jury convenes involving Hope Florida Foundation
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The criminal investigation involving the fundraising arm of the Hope Florida initiative is ramping up. The Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald are reporting prosecutors in Tallahassee are convening a grand jury and subpoenas have already been issued for witnesses to appear. ‘Hulkamania is going to live forever’: DeSantis dedicates part of Clearwater Trail to Hulk Hogan Following their initial reporting, the GOP-led Florid…
Reports: Tallahassee grand jury to probe Hope Florida scandal
Grand Jury Reportedly to Convene in Hope Florida Controversy
Prosecutors in Floridas capital are escalating their probe into the Hope Florida controversy, reportedly convening a grand jury that could determine whether criminal charges are warranted in one of the most politically sensitive cases facing Governor Ron DeSantis administration.TheTampa Bay Timesreported Friday that the State Attorneys Office for the 2nd Judicial Circuit has issued subpoenas for witnesses to testify beginning the week of Oct. 13…
Grand jury reportedly to convene in Hope Florida controversy
Prosecutors in Floridas capitol are escalating their probe into the Hope Florida controversy, reportedly convening a grand jury that could determine whether criminal charges are warranted in one of the most politically sensitive cases facing Governor Ron DeSantis administration.The Tampa Bay Times reported Friday that the State Attorneys Office for the 2nd Judicial Circuit has issued subpoenas for witnesses to testify beginning the week of Oct. …
Grand jury to hear evidence in case involving Casey DeSantis' charity
Prosecutors will present evidence to a grand jury about the Hope Florida scandal involving first lady Casey DeSantis.The State Attorney's Office for the 2nd Judicial Circuit has issued subpoenas for witnesses who will testify before the grand jury starting the week of Oct. 13, according to two sources close to the matter who spoke to the Times/Herald.The nonprofit foundation spearheaded by the wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been under inv…
Subpoenas are flying over Hope Florida scandal with grand jury reportedly imminent
Subpoenas are being issued to Gov. Ron DeSantis staffers over the Hope Florida spending scandal, as first reported by Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch. Former acting Attorney General John Guard and longtime staffer Kate Strickland are set to receive subpoenas, Schorsch reported Friday morning. James Holton, the former chairman of St. Petersburg-based Save Our Society from Drugs, one of the nonprofits that received millions from the Hope…
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