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23.05.2021 / 15:35

Breaking down the case against Joel Greenberg

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg pleaded guilty in federal court last week to six charges, including sex trafficking of a minor.

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Universal to open DreamWorks Destination character experience

ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando said Tuesday that it’s set to debut an all-new experience dubbed DreamWorks Destination this spring.

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Belle Isle man assured financial aid would cover COVID-19 hospital stay gets $33,000 bill

BELLE ISLE, Fla. – Axavier Strick says he was assured his hospital stay would be covered by financial aid, but then he got a $33,000 bill in the mail.

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Deputies arrest teen wanted in killing of Orange County mother

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies said they arrested a teen wanted in the killing of an Orange County mother.

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‘So incredible:’ Florida diver photographs up-close encounter with pregnant bull shark

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. – A Florida diver spent 45 minutes with a pregnant bull shark hovering nearby and not only did he survive the up-close encounter unscathed -- he’s got the now-viral photos to prove it.

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VIDEO: Announcer calls Tacko Fall ‘Taco Bell’ by accident during Knicks vs. Celtics game

NEW YORK – NBA announcer Mike Breen called former University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall “Taco Bell” by accident during the regular season finale between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.

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‘It’s like being in prison:’ Clermont couple forced to quarantine in Hawaii

Alayne and Milton Thompson thought they’d finally made it. They landed in Honolulu this past weekend to begin the honeymoon they’d dreamed of since marrying in 2019.

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9,000 swing sets recalled due to possible faulty attachment

Around 9,000 swing sets have been recalled due to a possible faulty attachment, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Volusia County property owners get ready for heated debate, vote on rental properties

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The fate of over a thousand short-term rental properties in Volusia County will be in the hands of the county council Tuesday.

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NASA adds 4th astronaut for next human space flight to ISS

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – NASA has selected a fourth astronaut to join the next human spaceflight mission to the International Space Station.

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Ex-tax collector Joel Greenberg to enter guilty pleas Monday morning

ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg is expected to plead guilty Monday morning to six criminal charges including child sex trafficking, according to recently filed court records.

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Joel Greenberg admits to paying teen for sex, introducing her to other men, documents show

ORLANDO, Fla. – Multiple people associated with Joel Greenberg are likely concerned after court documents show the former Seminole County tax collector struck a deal with federal prosecutors.

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Gaetz associate agrees to cooperate in federal investigation

WASHINGTON – A Florida politician who emerged as a central figure in the federal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators and admits paying an underage girl to have sex with him and other men, according to court documents filed Friday.

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Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg pleads guilty, agrees to cooperate in federal investigation

WASHINGTON - Joel Greenberg, a key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, pleaded guilty to criminal charges on Friday, including sex trafficking of a minor, according to court documents.Greenberg had been working for weeks toward a deal with federal prosecutors who are investigating sex trafficking and public corruption allegations.

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Report: Former tax collector Joel Greenberg to plead guilty in exchange for cooperation

ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg is expected to plead guilty Monday to multiple federal charges, including sex trafficking, as part of a plea deal in exchange for his cooperation of an ongoing federal investigation, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

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Gaetz associate expected to plead guilty in federal case

WASHINGTON – A key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges next week.

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Ex-Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg to change his not-guilty plea

ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg is set to enter a new plea Monday on multiple federal charges.

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Joel Greenberg scandal: Who’s who in the federal investigation?

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Faced with the possibility of spending decades in prison, Joel Greenberg has entered into plea negotiations with the federal government. The one-time Seminole County Tax Collector is facing a litany of charges and decades in prison, but the investigation has not stopped with him alone.

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Ex-Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg likely to take plea deal, attorney says

ORLANDO, Fla. – The case against Joel Greenberg went before a federal judge on Thursday for a status hearing on the 33 charges he faces. Greenberg was not present in court.

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Joel Greenberg Timeline: From rising Republican star to federal charges

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – In 2016, Joel Greenberg entered the race for Seminole County tax collector roughly 100 days ahead of the primary election. Greenberg defeated longtime Republican incumbent Ray Valdez. The political newcomer began making headlines and, according to a federal indictment, bad decisions.

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Prosecutors examine whether Rep. Gaetz paid for sex with minors

WASHINGTON – Federal prosecutors are examining whether Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and a political ally who is facing sex trafficking allegations may have paid underage girls or offered them gifts in exchange for sex, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.

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Former Seminole County tax collector accused of stealing $400,000 in taxpayer money

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg now faces 21 new federal charges, in addition to the 12 he was already facing.

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Joel Greenberg violated probation looking for wife in Jupiter, report shows

Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg violated his probation this week when he went down to his mother-in-law’s home in Jupiter to find his wife, according to a police report.

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Ex-Seminole County tax collector awaiting federal trial arrested on bond violation

ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg was arrested Tuesday after prosecutors say he violated the conditions of his release on bail.

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Former Seminole tax collector’s federal trial delayed until at least June

The federal trial for former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg has been delayed and as of now, it won’t begin until at least June.

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Ex-tax collector Joel Greenberg hires new attorney ahead of federal trial

indicted in June on federal stalking charges, later prosecutors filled more charges, including unlawful use of means to identify another person, production of identification and false identification documents, aggravated identity theft, sex trafficking of a child and violating the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act.Greenberg is scheduled to stand trial in March 2021 but it’s possible hiring a new attorney could delay proceedings.According to court documents, Greenberg has hired Fritz Scheller as his new defense attorney.

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Audit: Joel Greenberg misspent millions while serving as Seminole tax collector

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – An independent audit of the Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office under the leadership of Joel Greenberg found gross misuses of taxpayer money including the purchases of sprinkler system to remotely spray petitioners, as well as tactical gear and weapons.Greenberg, 35, served as Seminole County tax collector from January 2017 until June 24 when he stepped down from office following his indictment by a grand jury on federal stalking charges. Federal prosecutors said he is accused of harassing a political opponent.

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Meet the candidates: Here’s who’s running for Seminole County tax collector

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – It’ll be up to Seminole County voters to determine who will be the new tax collector after the man formerly in the position resigned amid his arrest on federal charges.Given his legal troubles, Joel Greenberg will not be seeking reelection.Instead, voters will choose between Lynn Moira Dictor and Jeff “J.R.” Kroll, who beat Republican challenger Brian Beute during the August primary election.[2020 VOTER GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of the presidential election | Voting by mail? Here’s how to track your ballot]Whoever is elected to serve as Seminole County tax collector will be responsible for overseeing the office that issues driver’s licenses, decides how tax dollars will be invested back into the

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Judge modifies condition of release of former tax collector facing federal charges

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A judge has modified the conditions of the release of former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, who has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including child sex trafficking.[RELATED: Former tax collector Joel Greenberg pleads not guilty to new sex trafficking charges | Ex-tax collector Joel Greenberg accused of using DMV database to engage in ‘sugar daddy’ relationships]He is accused of using his access to state databases to recruit and solicit an underage girl for sex.Here is what the courts have ordered:Greenberg’s hearing for Thursday has been canceled.

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Former tax collector Joel Greenberg pleads not guilty to new sex trafficking charges

ORLANDO, Fla. – Ex-Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg entered a not guilty plea to the latest federal charges against him that include child sex trafficking.Greenberg waived his arraignment Monday in federal court and entered a plea of not guilty, court documents show.Greenberg was indicted Aug.

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Jeff ‘J.R.’ Kroll wins Seminole County tax collector race

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: Jeff “J.R.” Kroll was declared the winner of Tuesday’s primary with 55% of the vote.Original story below:Two Republicans are in the running to replace former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, who resigned from office after he was indicted on federal stalking charges.The victim in that stalking case, teacher Brian Beute, will be on the ballot, along with realtor J.R. Kroll.Whoever wins in the primary race will take on Democratic challenger Lynn Moira Dictor in the November general election.

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DNA on letters among evidence used to indict former Seminole County tax collector, feds say

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A memo filed Wednesday in the case against former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg outlines some of the evidence used to arrest him on federal stalking charges, including DNA and fingerprints on letters.U.S. attorney Maria Chapa Lopez filed the memo in response to Greenberg’s request for a bill of particulars that would identify the victim in the stalking case.In June, Greenberg was accused of spreading false information about a local school teacher who was also his political opponent by setting up a fake social media account claiming to be concerned coworker of the victim.

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Former Seminole County tax collector was trying to make fake concealed weapon permits, feds say

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – While his office was closed during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg was at the location “practicing” how to make fake concealed weapon permits, according to federal prosecutors.The new allegation comes as evidence continues to mount against Greenberg, who resigned in June after he was indicted on federal stalking charges.According to the notice of intent filed Monday, Greenberg was committing criminal acts “until his last day in office.”Prosecutors said that earlier this year when the part of the office that issues concealed permits was closed, Greenberg called one of his employees for help on how to fix the printer that produces the permits.

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Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg accused of making fake IDs with customers’ information

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – During his time as Seminole County tax collector, Joel Greenberg used information from surrendered driver’s licenses to make fake IDs with his picture on it, according to a federal indictment.The document filed Wednesday includes earlier allegations against Greenberg in which he’s accused of making fake social media accounts in order to start rumors about his political opponent and paint the victim as a white supremacist, as well as the new allegations.Greenberg resigned from his position as Seminole County tax collector in June, shortly after his arrest on federal stalking charges.The report claims that some customers came to Greenberg’s office to surrender their driver’s license -- for instance, when they were

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Seminole County tax collector resigns after indictment on federal stalking charges

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A day after being indicted on federal stalking charges stemming from a series of online incidents involving a political opponent, Joel Greenberg has resigned from his position as Seminole County tax collector.The attorney representing the Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office confirmed the news Wednesday evening.On Tuesday, Greenberg appeared in federal court in Orlando to face accusations that he set up social media accounts claiming to be from a “very concerned teacher” at the school where political rival Brian Beute also worked as a teacher and used those accounts to post claims that Beute was involved in a sexual relationship with a student, even though Greenberg knew that was not true.Department of Justice

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Seminole County tax collector indicted on federal stalking charges

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg was indicted in federal court Tuesday on charges of stalking and unlawful use of means to identify another person, according to court records filed in the Middle District of Florida.Greenberg is accused of spreading false information about a political opponent who worked at a Seminole County school and attempting to cause “substantial emotional distress,” documents show.According to the indictment, the elected official set up fake social media accounts claiming to be a “very concerned teacher” at the victim’s school where they worked.

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Need a tag or license renewed? Go to Seminole County drive-through Tax Collector’s Office

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Two years ago, Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg converted an old bank building on State Road 434 to a drive-through tax collector's office, the first and only in the state he said.

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