Posted: Wed 9:19 AM, Mar 13, 2013 | WCTV.Tv
Reporter: Associated Press Email
Updated: Wed 12:21 PM, Mar 13, 2013
Associated Press Release By GARY FINEOUTTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll has resigned amid fallout from an investigation into internet cafes that are fronts for gambling.Carroll’s resignation was announced Wednesday, one day after she gave her resignation letter to Gov. Rick Scott. His chief of staff, Adam Hollingsworth, said her resignation was spurred by an investigation into the Allied Veterans of the World.
Officials from that non-profit internet cafe company were recently arrested on racketeering charges. The owner was arrested Tuesday in connection to allegations that he made $290 million after supplying illegal gambling software in Florida and claiming the games’ proceeds would benefit a veterans group. Authorities also interviewed Carroll.
Carroll’s ties to the company were questioned when she was in the Legislature when she proposed a bill that would benefit Internet cafes.
March 18, 2013 at 11:54 AM
Whoa,you know that saying right? You are judged by those you choose to surround yourself with. This is no surprise to me,I just wonder who else in his cabinet is up to no good.