An Orange County judge on Friday rejected prosecutors’ request to hold former Palm Beach County public official Michael Caruso without bond, finding the state failed to show a “substantial probability” that he committed the offenses alleged in the case.
‘Insufficient evidence’: Details on why judge granted Caruso bond
Previously Caruso was denied from bond at first appearance in Palm Beach County and Orange County.
Friday’s ruling came after hours of testimony from Florida Department of Law Enforcement Special Agent Ruben Roach, who detailed an investigation into allegations that a 4-year-old child repeatedly disclosed sexual abuse by Caruso.
Judge A. James Craner opened the hearing by noting he had carefully reviewed the state’s filings…