Caruso Faces Child Abuse Charges | Charleston News

Michael Caruso, the suspended Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, faces five felony charges of child sexual abuse, with a $160,000 bond approved by a judge — sparking outrage and raising questions about justice, accountability, and his ongoing political ambitions. Despite being suspended by Governor DeSantis after arrest, Caruso is still running for office. The judge imposed strict conditions: no contact with victims or witnesses, passport surrender, prohibition from returning to Orange County except for court, and no firearms. Testimony from FDLE agents and Caruso’s wife, along with his own defense, painted a tense courtroom scene as he maintains his innocence amid allegations of repeated abuse of a child under 12 over two years. The state’s request for detention without bond was denied, and his defense must now submit formal legal documentation by Monday evening — a case that continues to unfold with profound personal and legal consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/981652cd5c03fbf9