Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso, a former Republican state legislator who previously backed the death penalty for adults convicted of sexually battering children under 12, was arrested Tuesday on five felony child sex abuse charges.

The 67-year-old married father of seven, who was appointed by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, faces five felony counts: kidnapping, child molestation, lewd exhibition, luring or enticing a child and child abuse causing mental injury, an arrest affidavit shows.

Investigators in Florida say Caruso violated a child—who is a relative—and allege the abuse occurred multiple times from fall 2024 to August 2025, including on a family cruise, a fishing outing and during a Thanksgiving gathering. The child has been receiving therapeutic services since April 2026, according to the police affidavit.

Its always the ones you most suspect.

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[–] 18 points 2 months ago (7 children)

Not that I don't believe you, but do you have a source for that? It's so outrageous I need to see it myself.

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    🤢 That is one of the most disgusting claims I've seen. I'm normally against the death penalty but scum like this makes me question my stance.

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  • [–] 19 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    I mean, he himself called for people like him to face the death penalty. I am anti death penalty, but I am also in favor of medically assisted suicide for those who fully consent, so if he's opting-in I say let's do it.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    @chewypoops @TrickDacy Emasculation.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    Pedophiles are one far extreme of the pervert spectrum, but people like you who fantasize about sexually mutilating pedophiles are just another far extreme on that spectrum. Discuss these dark thoughts with your therapist instead of airing out your sick fantasies in public.

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