Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo is embroiled in a whistleblower lawsuit that alleges he used public funds for personal gain. The lawsuit was initiated by former executives Jose Suarez and Jose Canto from the Bayfront Park Management Trust, claiming retaliation after raising issues about fiscal mismanagement. The Bayfront Park Management Trust's board has decided to hire the law firm Shutts & Bowen to represent Carollo and Trust board member Javier Baños. This raises questions about the appropriateness of using outside counsel for elected officials facing serious legal accusations.
The lawsuit alleges that Commissioner Carollo retaliated against former employees of the Bayfront Park Management Trust, using public funds to benefit himself and his associates.
Members of the Bayfront Park Management Trust voted to hire outside counsel to represent Commissioner Carollo amidst serious allegations of misconduct and retaliation.
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