Former Sen. Frank Artiles Home Searched As Part Of Election Investigation

Miami FL

18 March, 2021

8:13 PM

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CBS Miami March 18, 2021 A search was conducted Wednesday morning at the Palmetto Bay home of former state Senator Frank Artiles. CBS4 news partner The Miami Herald reports a warrant for the search was issued as part of the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office investigation in Artiles possible involvement in funding a third-party candidate who likely swayed a key state race in the November elections. The race in question was for the District 37 state Senate seat. Democratic incumbent Jose Javier Rodriguez lost to Republican challenger Ileana Garcia in a race so close it was subject to a recount. Read more at CBS Miami