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Citadel boss Ken Griffin sets record with Miami home purchase for $109 million
Finance kingpin Ken Griffin has been revealed as the client in the costliest residential actual property switch in Miami historical past.
The Citadel boss — who not too long ago introduced the relocation of his agency from crime-ravaged Chicago to Miami — bought the four-acre compound in Coconut Grove for $106,875,000 final week, in response to the Actual Deal.
The palatial waterfront unfold was put available on the market by businesswoman and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht for $150 million in January.
Whereas Palm Seashore’s red-hot actual property market has seen its share of nine-figure transfers, Griffin’s buy marks the primary time a Miami property has crossed the brink.
The town’s prior gross sales document stood at $93 million for 3 adjoining properties bought by tech titan Phil Ragon earlier this yr.
Arsht stated she plans to donate proceeds from the sale to charity.
“Because the steward of this lovely property, I’m proud to go away its legacy to the subsequent generations of caretakers,” she stated in a press release. “Could in addition they benefit from the breathtaking view!”
Griffin has been swallowing up South Florida properties for tons of of hundreds of thousands of {dollars} in recent times.
After issuing a number of warning to Chicago metropolis leaders over spiraling crime, Griffin introduced CItadel’s relocation to Miami in June.
In line with Bloomberg, he’s value and estimated $29 billion.
Griffin’s newest trophy consists of two properties totaling 25,000 sq. ft.
Overlooking Biscayne Bay, the property consists of greater than 400 ft of water frontage and boasts views of the Miami skyline.
Ashley Cusack of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty brokered the deal.
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Miami Police lieutenant arrested on domestic violence charge
A Miami Police lieutenant has been arrested on a domestic violence charge after he allegedly spit at and slapped his wife.
Lt. Thomas L. Carroll, 47, was arrested Saturday on a battery – domestic violence charge, an arrest report said.
According to the report, Carroll and his wife were involved in an argument when Carroll allegedly spit at her around 10 times.
He also allegedly slapped her twice in the face, the report said.
The wife ran out of the house and called police. The report said she didn’t have visible injuries but added that two witnesses corroborated her allegations.
Thomas was booked into jail and later released. Attorney information wasn’t available.
In a statement, Assistant Chief of Police Armando Aguilar said Carroll was relieved of duty pending further investigation.
“The Miami Police Department is committed to serving victims of domestic violence and holding the perpetrators of such crimes accountable for their actions. When acts of domestic violence are perpetrated by law enforcement officers, they are especially disheartening, as they represent a breach of the sacred trust placed in us by the people we serve,” Aguilar said in a statement. “We wish to thank the victim and witnesses in this case for coming forward. We are committed to ensuring that a thorough investigation is conducted and that the victim receives all necessary support throughout this process.”
Aguilar said Carroll was at one point an assistant chief of police but has been a lieutenant in the field operations division since 2023.
Miami, FL
Miami Marlins acquire top prospects INF Starlyn Caba and OF Emaarion Boyd from Philadelphia Phillies
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