Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, August 28, 2026 — A suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Michael Allen Caruso, was granted a $160,000 bond on Friday. Caruso faces serious accusations of sexually abusing a young boy multiple times since the beginning of 2024.

The bond was set at $160,000, and Caruso was granted this release on Friday. The nature of the accusations involves alleged sexual abuse of a minor, with the incidents reportedly occurring on multiple occasions since January 1, 2024. Further details regarding the specific dates or circumstances of the alleged abuse were not provided in the available information.

Following the judge’s decision to grant bond, the Florida Attorney General’s office has indicated its intention to seek a review of this ruling. This review process will assess the legal justification and appropriateness of the bond decision in light of the charges filed against Caruso.

Michael Allen Caruso held the position of Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Palm Beach County. His current status is suspended, a consequence of the legal proceedings initiated against him. Information regarding the specific timeline of his suspension or the process by which it was enacted was not immediately available.

The legal proceedings are ongoing, with the state pursuing the case against Caruso. The Florida Attorney General’s intervention to review the bond decision signifies the gravity with which the allegations are being treated by state authorities.


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