Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo Clashes With Opposing Attorney During Civil Trial Testimony

CBS Miami

May 2, 2023

MIAMI -- Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo on Monday took the stand in his own defense during a civil trial in which two of Little Havana's largest commercial property owners have accused him of using the power of his office to target them.

In the federal lawsuit filed in 2018, the owners maintained that Carollo used his political influence in order to have the city's code enforcement, police and fire departments harass businesses they run by shutting down events and slapping the merchants with violations.

One of those properties is the popular Ball & Chain restaurant and nightclub.

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