Florida GOP distances itself from candidate charged with child sex abuse
First reported 6 Oct, 15:38 UTCUpdated 23h ago3 sources
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The Republican Party of Palm Beach County in Florida removed a candidate facing child sex abuse charges from its voter guide, hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) commented on the party’s endorsement of the embattled politician. Mike Caruso, who is running for reelection as clerk of the Circuit Court and comptroller…
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@travisakers/X The Palm Beach County Republican Party endorsed a candidate for local office despite accusations that he sexually abused a child. Suspended Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Mike Caruso, 68, who is running for reelection, appeared in the party’s official voter guide posted on its website and…
Mike Caruso faces five felony charges, including kidnapping, child molestation and child abuse. He has maintained his innocence.
The Republican Party of Palm Beach County in Florida removed a candidate facing child sex abuse charges from its voter guide, hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) commented on the party’s endorsement of the embattled politician. Mike Caruso, who is running for reelection as clerk of the Circuit Court and comptroller…
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- Palm Beach GOP Removes Republican Facing Child Sex Charges From Voter Guide (opens Newsweek in a new tab)
Mike Caruso faces five felony charges, including kidnapping, child molestation and child abuse. He has maintained his innocence.
- Trump’s Local Republicans Endorse Accused Child Sex Abuser (opens The Daily Beast in a new tab)
@travisakers/X The Palm Beach County Republican Party endorsed a candidate for local office despite accusations that he sexually abused a child. Suspended Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Mike Caruso, 68, who is running for reelection, appeared in the party’s official voter guide posted on its website and…
- Florida GOP distances itself from candidate charged with child sex abuse (opens Washington Examiner in a new tab)
The Republican Party of Palm Beach County in Florida removed a candidate facing child sex abuse charges from its voter guide, hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) commented on the party’s endorsement of the embattled politician. Mike Caruso, who is running for reelection as clerk of the Circuit Court and comptroller…
