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No bond set for suspended Palm Beach County clerk accused of child sex abuse
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Michael Caruso, the suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of Court, made his first court appearance. This appearance took place at the Palm Beach County courthouse on Wednesday morning.
A former clerk of court has been accused of child sex abuse. Michael Caruso, the suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of Court, made his first court appearance. This appearance took place at the Palm Beach County courthouse on Wednesday morning.
No bond has been set for Caruso. Further details about the case and the accusations against him are available from the source. The case against Caruso is ongoing, with more information expected to be released as it becomes available.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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