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Town Of Palm Beach Hears Arguments On Trump's Permanent Move To Mar-A-Lago Full-Time

5:37pm February 09, 2021

"We feel that this issue threatens to make Mar-a-Lago into a permanent beacon for his more rabid, lawless supporters," an attorney for a group opposing Trump's move to the club argued.

The town attorney of Palm Beach, Fla., John Randolph, says former President Donald Trump can legally reside at the Mar-a-Lago Club full time.

Palm Beach Town Attorney Says Trump Can Live At Mar-A-Lago Full Time

5:38pm February 03, 2021

by Greg Allen

In a memo to local officials, John Randolph says he agrees with Trump's lawyer that the former president can legally reside at his private club. "It appears the Zoning Code permits him to," he says.

Federal prosecutors announced charges of sex trafficking against wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein last week. He is seen here in 2005.

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Court To Decide If Jeffrey Epstein Will Remain Behind Bars Ahead of Sex Crimes Trial

11:15pm July 17, 2019

by Brakkton Booker

The financier's lawyers want him on house arrest at his mansion. Prosecutors say he should stay in a Manhattan jail. Epstein faces sex trafficking charges and 45 years in prison if convicted.

Alex Acosta said Friday he is stepping down as labor secretary so his handling of a 2008 prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein won't distract from the U.S. economy's "amazing" performance.

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New Accusations For Epstein As Some In South Florida Say 'Good Riddance' To Acosta

10:08pm July 12, 2019

by Brakkton Booker

After Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's resignation, federal prosecutors in Manhattan alleged financier Jeffrey Epstein attempted to buy influence over people who were set to testify against him.

Nouman Raja (center) stands with his defense team at his trial in West Palm Beach, Fla. Raja, a former Palm Beach Gardens police officer, was convicted for shooting and killing stranded motorist Corey Jones in 2015.

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'Today We Have Justice' — Florida Police Officer Convicted In 2015 Shooting

6:07pm March 07, 2019

by Greg Allen

For the first time in 30 years, an on-duty police officer in Florida has been convicted in a shooting death. In October 2015, Nouman Raja shot and killed a black motorist, Corey Jones.

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft faces misdemeanor charges over two visits to a Jupiter, Fla., day spa, where police allege that he paid for sex acts.

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Robert Kraft Is Formally Charged With Solicitation Over Visits To Florida Day Spa

5:46pm February 25, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The state attorney's office says the New England Patriots owner has been charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution. The sting has also ensnared magnates John Havens and John Childs.

List Of Charities Shunning Trump's Mar-A-Lago Resort Keeps Growing

8:07pm August 21, 2017

by Greg Allen

Many of the groups cited controversy about recent comments by President Trump that "both sides were to blame" for the violence that occurred during a white supremacists' rally in Charlottesville, Va.

The Trump helicopter is seen at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., in April. The president's club is requesting foreign worker visas to staff up during peak season.

Trump's Private Clubs In Florida Are Seeking Visas For Foreign Workers

6:41pm July 20, 2017

by Greg Allen

President Trump is marking "Made in America" week to promote American labor. At the same time, his two Florida clubs are seeking visas to bring in foreign workers for low-wage jobs.

A Palm Beach Police car sits in front of a gate of the Mar-a-Lago Resort in November. During President Trump's frequent visits, the Secret Service shuts down a major thoroughfare, making it difficult to get anywhere in Palm Beach.

Trump's Frequent Visits Disrupt Palm Beach Life And Businesses

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Greg Allen

The president's visits to his Mar-a-Lago home are hurting local governments and businesses, including a nearby airport. Some owners fear going out of business if security-related disruptions continue.

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