Ethics Commission Reaches Settlement With Haridopolos

Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, has reached a settlement with the Florida Commission on Ethics over a complaint brought against him alleging he deliberately omitted items on his financial disclosure statements.

Haridopolos has admitted the errors, but maintains they were honest mistakes.

The commission has no authority to penalize the senator, but the complaint will now be forwarded to the Senate Rules Committee for review, which could suggest a fine.