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Judge Grants Bond for Suspended Palm Beach Clerk of Court, Michael Caruso, Accused of Intra-Familial Child Sex Abuse
Judge A. James Craner said the evidence was not strong enough to keep Michael Caruso jailed and imposed strict release conditions.
- On Friday, Circuit Judge A. James Craner granted a $160,000 bond to suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso, who faces multiple felony charges including child sexual abuse.
- Following his August 18 arrest, Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Caruso from office after authorities alleged he abused a young relative during 2024 and 2025.
- Challenging the investigation, defense attorney Donna Rotunno noted the child was questioned 11 times, while Judge Craner acknowledged flaws despite finding FDLE Special Agent Reuben Roach largely credible.
- Condemning the decision, the Florida Attorney General's Office called the order 'appalling' and vowed to seek immediate review, while Caruso must surrender his passport and avoid contact with victims.
- Caruso's name remains on the ballot for November's election after the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections received no withdrawal, and he is scheduled for arraignment on September 8.
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Judge grants bond for suspended Palm Beach clerk of court, Michael Caruso, accused of intra-familial child sex abuse
A judge granted Michael Caruso — the suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller accused of intra-familial child sex abuse — a $160,000 bond on Friday in Orange County.
·Miami, United States
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Suspended Palm Beach County clerk granted bond in child sex case; Florida AG seeks review of 'appalling order'
A judge Friday granted $160,000 bond to suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Michael Allen Caruso, who is accused of sexually abusing a young boy multiple times since 2024.
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A judge rejected prosecutors' request to keep Mike Caruso in jail, finding flaws with the investigation that led to his arrest.
·West Palm Beach, United States
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