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Palm Beach County Clerk of Court arrested, faces charges of child sexual abuse

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samantha Roesler, as published by WPTV · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Michael Caruso, the Clerk of Court for Palm Beach County, has been arrested. He faces charges related to child sexual abuse. The arrest occurred on Tuesday morning.

Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed the arrest. Details of the charges against Caruso are available from the Attorney General's office. Further information on the case can be found through official sources, as the investigation and proceedings unfold.

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Category: safety · Published: August 18, 2026 · Source: WPTV · Reading time: 1 min

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Palm Beach County Clerk of Court arrested, faces charges of child sexual abuse

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