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Joel Greenberg (politician)
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Joel Micah Greenberg (born February 4, 1984) is an American politician and former tax collector of Seminole County, Florida. In 2020, Greenberg was arrested and charged with multiple federal offenses. He was indicted on 33 criminal counts: theft, stalking, sex trafficking, cryptocurrency fraud, and Small Business Administration loan fraud.[3] On May 17, 2021, he pleaded guilty to six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor, as part of a plea deal.[4][2]
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Joel Greenberg | |
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Tax collector of Seminole County, Florida | |
In office January 2017 – June 24, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Ray Valdes |
Succeeded by | J.R. Kroll |
Personal details | |
Born | (1984-02-04) February 4, 1984 (age 40) Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Abby Greenberg
(m. 2016; div. 2022) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Rollins College (did not graduate)[1] |
Criminal information | |
Criminal status | Incarcerated[2] |
Conviction(s) | |
Criminal penalty | 11 years in prison |
Date apprehended | June 23, 2020 |
Imprisoned at | Federal Correctional Institution, Miami |
Greenberg was formerly a friend, associate, and ally of Republican congressman Matt Gaetz;[5] after being arrested in 2020, Greenberg began to cooperate with federal investigators probing Gaetz and negotiated a plea agreement.[5][6]