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August 27, 2026
Grand Jury Report Confirms Misappropriation of $10 Million by DeSantis Administration Without Criminal Charges
- A Florida grand jury confirmed that Governor Ron DeSantis' administration misappropriated $10 million from a Medicaid settlement, diverting it to a charity linked to his wife.
- The funds were used to oppose a marijuana legalization measure, despite being intended to help poor children access health insurance.
- The grand jury did not recommend criminal charges, citing insufficient evidence to identify responsible individuals, but called for legislative changes to prevent future misuse.
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- DeSantis Administration Misspent $10 Million, Grand Jury SaysAug 27, 2026 at 5:19 PM · NYT
- DeSantis’ team ‘misappropriated’ $10M meant for kids’ healthcare into political activities, grand jury findsAug 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Independent
- Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated’ funds from Medicaid settlementAug 27, 2026 at 7:51 PM · The Guardian
- Florida grand jury finds DeSantis' office misused $10 million, but no chargesAug 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM · AP