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Slosberg charged with trespassing, mischief
TALLAHASSEE – State Rep. Emily Slosberg has been charged with trespassing and criminal mischief, both misdemeanor offenses, according to records released by the Broward State Attorney’s Office Monday.
The charges appear to involve a dispute the Democratic state legislator representing Boca Raton had with the buyers of her home.
She declined to comment about the charges Monday, saying it’s an active investigation. In a previous interview, she denied wrongdoing.
An executive order issued by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Feb. 8 revealed the existence of the investigation. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg asked for the case be transferred to Broward County’s jurisdiction because of his office’s “close working relationship” with Slosberg.
Officials offered few details, but a source with knowledge of the investigation said the case involves an allegation that Slosberg tried to change the locks at a home she had recently sold.
The Boca Raton Police Department released a Jan. 4 report of a burglary on Caliente Lane in Boca Raton when asked about any law enforcement incidents involving Slosberg and allegations of criminal mischief and trespassing.
Property records show Slosberg sold her home at the end of December to Diosaida Roman, 74, and William Herrera, 73, of Brooklyn, N.Y., for $369,000.
In a charging document dated March 7, Slosberg is accused of damaging door locks valued at less than $200.
Both of the charges are second-degree misdemeanors punishable by up to 60 days in jail. First-time offenders typically avoid jail and are allowed to complete pre-trial diversion, which results in the charges being dismissed if successfully completed.
Slosberg, 37, won election in 2016 to a seat previously held by her father, Irv Slosberg. She ran unopposed in 2018.
The House can issue a variety of penalties to members found guilty of criminal offenses, spanning from a reprimand to expulsion.