Florida Sheriff Marcos Lopez, accused of protecting a $21.6M illegal gambling ring, is granted $1M bond.

Florida Sheriff Marcos Lopez, accused of aiding a large illegal gambling operation that generated over $21.6 million in illicit proceeds across Central Florida, has been granted a $1 million bond. Lopez, suspended from his role, faces charges including racketeering and conspiracy for allegedly taking campaign contributions and personal payments from the operation and using his position to protect it. The investigation is ongoing.