Florida mayor arrested on grand theft and fraud charges: State AG
Summary
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested on charges of grand theft and fraud, according to Florida's Attorney General. Espinosa’s lawyer says she is innocent and will fight the charges in court.Key Facts
- Jackie Espinosa is the mayor of Kissimmee, Florida, since November 2024.
- She was arrested on grand theft and organized fraud charges.
- The grand theft charge involves an amount between $20,000 and $100,000.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest but did not give details.
- Espinosa’s lawyer says she did not steal taxpayer money and claims the case concerns a city grant program.
- The lawyer said the prosecution must prove Espinosa had criminal intent to steal.
- Espinosa was booked into Osceola County Jail under her full name, Eva Jacqulyn Espinosa.
- Her current mayoral term runs until 2028.
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