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Palm Beach Clerk of Court suspended by Gov. DeSantis hours after his arrest on child sex abuse charges
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Ana Maria Soler , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The charges include offenses against a minor under 12 years old. The official in question is a 67-year-old man who held a high position in a county court.
Governor Ron DeSantis took swift action by suspending a court official. This move came after the official's arrest on serious charges. The charges include offenses against a minor under 12 years old.
The official in question is a 67-year-old man who held a high position in a county court. His arrest was made possible with help from law enforcement agencies. Further information about the arrest and charges is available, including the specific counts against the official, which are numerous and severe.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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