Fla. Lt. Governor Resigns Amid Online Gambling Investigation
Tied to company accused of using Internet cafes as front for illegal gambling
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.
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Allied Veterans of the World? There is no reason for you to be cavorting with military personal from other nations. Damn suspicious activity there.
What was the crime again?