FL Gov. Ron DeSantis
Suspends Palm Seaside Clerk After Baby Molestation Arrest
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Ron DeSantis has suspended Michael Allen Caruso — a Palm Seaside clerk he had appointed and a former state consultant — after Caruso was busted for allegedly kidnapping and molesting a younger baby.
The 67-year-old was arrested and booked on 5 felonies Tuesday … molestation, kidnapping, luring and attractive a baby, lewd and lascivious exhibition, and baby abuse … in response to a number of reviews.
In keeping with the Miami Herald, the Orange County Sheriff’s Workplace report says Caruso is accused of repeatedly molesting the kid, who’s his relative and is underneath 12 years previous.
A number of shops report Caruso allegedly uncovered himself to the younger boy whereas enjoying soccer … touching the kid’s penis after getting him alone, and enjoying “tickle monster” to the touch the boy’s buttocks and genitals.
In one other alleged incident on a cruise, Caruso acquired him away from his mother and father by promising him ice cream … however as a substitute uncovered himself and positioned his penis within the younger boy’s mouth.
In one more alleged incident, Caruso touched the kid’s genitals throughout a fishing journey.
The boy’s mother and father observed he had been exhibiting sexual conduct at dwelling, which sparked the investigation.
The kid advised investigators concerning the alleged cruise incident, saying Caruso had allegedly showered with him, too.
Investigators say Caruso was confronted concerning the allegations in December and denied the claims. He allegedly advised the boy’s father he would go to jail in the event that they had been reported.
Caruso was a giant ally of DeSantis — he served within the Florida Home from 2018 till final 12 months — and the governor as soon as referred to as him a “legend” for backing him up on an immigration invoice.
Earlier than his arrest, Caruso was the clerk of courts and comptroller for Palm Seaside … however DeSantis has suspended him and changed him with interim clerk Shannon Ramsey-Chessman.
This is not the primary time Caruso has had appalling accusations hurled towards him … the Herald reviews that his first spouse, Beverly, had beforehand accused him of assaulting a baby, however he dismissed the allegations.
And information reportedly present that he is been on the middle of a number of reviews to the Florida Division of Kids and Households … nevertheless it’s unclear what these reviews are about as a result of the data’s not public.
He’s being held with out bond pending his first look, and the investigation is ongoing.
