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Former CEO Pleads Guilty in Shelter Fund Scandal | Gainesville News
Tiffany Carr, former CEO of Florida’s Coalition Against Domestic Violence, got a ten-year probation after pleading no contest to fraud and official misconduct — part of a scandal where she and CFO Patricia Duarte allegedly diverted funds meant for domestic violence shelters. Carr avoided a 35-year sentence by testifying against Duarte, who received eight years probation and 350 hours of community service. Both must repay over $250K and are barred from nonprofit leadership roles — a damning blow to public trust and a stark reminder that accountability matters when taxpayer dollars fund…
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