A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration took $10 million from a Medicaid settlement. The money went to Hope Florida. That is a charity linked with the governor's wife. The jury labelled the transfers misuse of public funds. It said the scheme was meant to fund political activities. No charges were brought.
DeSantis dismissed the leaked report a hoax. He claimed critics are pushing a political smear. Jolly wants a new investigation.
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed The Washington Post
Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration diverted $10 million in Florida taxpayer money to a charity tied to his wife, a grand jury found. The transactions amounted to misuse of public funds as "part of a sophisticated scheme to fund political activities," the jury.
Grand jury: DeSantis admin 'misappropriated' tax dollars in Hope Florida scandal The Hill
DeSantis calls grand jury report on $10M Medicaid diversion a hoax; Jolly pushes for new investigation CBS News
DeSantis blasts leaked grand jury report, accuses critics of political smear WEAR-TV