Florida Gets Tough On Corruption Among Local Officials

Governor Charlie Crist today filed a Second Amended Petition with the Florida Supreme Court for order to impanel a Statewide Grand Jury.

This petition provides the requirements stated in the Court’s November 30, 2009, order.

Statement by Governor Charlie Crist Regarding Statewide Grand Jury

“Corruption among local officials across our state erodes the sacred trust the people of Florida have with their elected leaders. Florida’s State Attorneys have done tremendous work to rid our state of corruption, yet the fact that I have suspended Florida’s 33rd public official in less than three years is clear evidence that more can and must be done.

I am confident that the review by a Statewide Grand Jury will result in recommendations that will restore the public trust.”

Please see the attached Executive Order 09-268, suspending Cesar Raul Carasa from the public office of mayor of the City of West Miami, Florida.

Please find attached the Second Amended Petition for Order to Impanel a Statewide Grand Jury filed today by Governor Charlie Crist.

Topics: corruption, court, crime, Florida, Florida State Attorney, Florida Supremem Court, Governance, government, petition, politics, public officials, public trust, Statewide Grand Jury, U.S., United States

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