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THURSDAY JUNE 12, 2025
Will ICE Impact Club World Cup? A now-deleted social media post from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announcing their security presence at the FIFA Club World Cup has raised questions and concerns ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on June 14 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.
“Let the games begin! The first FIFA Club World Cup games start on June 14th in Miami… CBP will be suited and booted and ready to provide security for the first round of games,” the CBP post read. Following the post, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed to NBC6 that their agents would be present at the games as part of the overall security team. ICE reminded attendees who are not U.S. citizens to carry valid proof of legal status. Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie CorderoStutz moved quickly to reassure the public that local law enforcement’s focus remains on public safety, not immigration enforcement, during the event. “We are responsible for security at the stadium for the Club World Cup,” Sheriff Cordero-Stutz said. “While we’re working alongside state and local partners, immigration enforcement is not our priority that day.” The sheriff highlighted recent legislation aimed at maintaining order at
“We are responsible for security at the stadium for the Club World Cup. While we’re working alongside state and local partners, immigration enforcement is not our priority that day.” Sheriff Cordero-Stutz
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Felony perjury charge against former Broward Superintendent dropped A felony perjury charge against former Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie was dropped Monday, ending a high-profile legal battle that began four years ago. Runcie was arrested in 2021 after being accused of lying to a statewide grand jury that was investigating school safety failures and spending practices following the 2018 Parkland shooting. Prosecutors say Runcie falsely claimed he had not prepared for his testimony. They presented evidence that he spoke with then-district procurement director Mary Coker two days before testifying, which they argue contradicts his sworn statements.
Although Broward County Circuit Judge Martin Fein dismissed the charge in 2023, the 4th District Court of Appeal revived it last year. Runcie’s trial was set to begin Monday, with jury selection scheduled that morning. However, prosecutors and Runcie’s defense reached a pretrial agreement, avoiding trial. Reporting from the Sun Sentinel explains the resolution: “Runcie agreed to acknowledge he made untrue statements but not acknowledge perjury. He also agreed not to violate the law for six months and to pay $4,741.52 for the costs of prosecution.” Runcie, in a statement included in the agreement, said: “On April 1, 2021, I was
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placed under oath before the Twentieth Florida Statewide Grand Jury. While under oath I gave answers to questions. Although I
did not intend to commit perjury before the Grand Jury, some of those answers were misleading, inaccurate, and therefore untrue.” Richard Mantei, a prosecutor for the state, told the Sun Sentinel: “This is a disposition that’s often reached with low-level, thirddegree felonies, which this one is.” The legal fight centered on whether the grand jury had jurisdiction, as Judge Fein originally ruled it did not, arguing charges require crimes spanning multiple jurisdictions. The appellate court disagreed, citing Runcie’s testimony being broadcast to jurors in multiple counties via videoconference. Mike Dutko, Runcie’s lawyer, told the Sun continues on B3 – Runcie
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