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Hallandale Beach Mayor Arrested, Charged After FBI Probe

WLRN 91.3 FM | By Caitlin Switalski
Published January 25, 2018 at 2:02 PM EST
If convicted on all three charges, Joy Cooper could face a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.
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If convicted on all three charges, Joy Cooper could face a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.

Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper has been arrested and charged with three third-degree felonies including money laundering, official misconduct and exceeding the limit on campaign financial contributions.

Cooper's arrest on Thursday came after an undercover investigation by the FBI, according to a statement from the Broward County State Attorney's Office.

Cooper has been Hallandale Beach’s mayor since 2005. She is the city's first elected mayor.

If convicted on all three counts, Cooper could face a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. The Broward State Attorney's Office statement said Cooper had surrendered without issue and was expected to post bail of $12,000 Thursday afternoon. 

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Caitlin Switalski
Caitie Switalski is a rising senior at the University of Florida. She's worked for WFSU-FM in Tallahassee as an intern and reporter. When she's in Gainesville for school, Caitie is an anchor and producer for local Morning Edition content at WUFT-FM, as well as a digital editor for the station's website. Her favorite stories are politically driven, about how politicians, laws and policies effect local communities. Once she graduates with a dual degree in Journalism and English,Caitiehopes to make a career continuing to report and produce for NPR stations in the sunshine state. When she's not following what's happening with changing laws, you can catchCaitielounging in local coffee shops, at the beach, or watching Love Actually for the hundredth time.
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